Is Merck a good company to work for?

Merck has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 8,190 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at Merck to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Merck have been left by employees working as Co-Op , Intern and Internship .

Does Merck pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merck employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merck. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Merck?

83% of Merck employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Merck 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merck?

Associate Director (236) , Director (190) , Intern (171) , Senior Scientist (164) , Sales Representative (117) , Scientist (94) , Associate Principal Scientist (93) , Senior Specialist (92) , Project Manager (88) , Manager (86) , Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative (59) , Specialist (59) , Associate Specialist (58) , Operations Manager (51) , Business Analyst (49)

What are the pros of working at Merck according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good (middle of road for pharma) Great when compared to other industries" ((in 740 reviews)); "There has been some really great people that have worked in Durham but many have left." ((in 515 reviews)); "Ambient friendly with good pay" ((in 327 reviews)); "Working in maintenance the work can have pressure at times but overall has a good work/life balance." ((in 317 reviews)); "The culture was great and very inclusive" ((in 288 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Merck according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management; lack of trust between management and reps" ((in 220 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 133 reviews)); "Merck discovered this ticket and Manager Y and his/her boss called to discuss with me." ((in 107 reviews)); "upper management seems confused; jobs get eliinated" ((in 79 reviews)); "Poor leadership and talent management" ((in 76 reviews))

What are employees saying about Merck layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Merck layoffs and their outlook for job security at Merck in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Merck locations?

West Point , Rahway , Kenilworth , Durham , Philadelphia , North Wales , Boston , Elkton , Lansdale , Whitehouse Station , Summit , New York , Newark , South San Francisco , Los Angeles , Cambridge , Millsboro , Wilson , Whitehouse , Branchburg , Jersey City , Charlotte , Madison , Raleigh , Chicago , New Brunswick , Elkhorn , Washington , Houston , San Francisco

Merck reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(6,172 total reviews)

Rob Davis

82% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,172 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Merck employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews

3.0

Aug 5, 2012

Strong Company with endless opportunities

Contract manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Business teams are very knowledgeable and team oriented. Majority of the folks on the business side are team players looking out for each other Opportunities to change jobs or even careers with in company. Many perks with in the company (e.g. Discounts on products, On-Site Credit Union, Good Health benefits, etc..). More than I can name.

Cons

Information Technology team is managed very poorly. Annual merit increases and bonuses are lacking Too many re-orgs which can impact employee's career Over all management lacks the ability to retain talent

5.0

Aug 4, 2012

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Provide you with the right tools to get the job done. Working to end human suffering.

Cons

I could spend my life there lots to do.

4.0

Aug 2, 2012

Best In Class Employee Benefits and work life balance

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent Medical and other benefits including 401K, pension plan and fair vacation days

Cons

Its like working for the government! Extremely conservative, slow moving and anachronistic. That being said, who gives you a pension anymore! Sometimes its OK to be living life like its the 1960s, if that's what you're looking for...

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