Is Merck a good company to work for?

Merck has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 8,200 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% 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?

82% 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 (237) , Director (193) , Intern (171) , Senior Scientist (165) , 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 747 reviews)); "There has been some really great people that have worked in Durham but many have left." ((in 521 reviews)); "Working in maintenance the work can have pressure at times but overall has a good work/life balance." ((in 333 reviews)); "Ambient friendly with good pay" ((in 325 reviews)); "The culture was great and very inclusive" ((in 280 reviews))

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

"Poor management; lack of trust between management and reps" ((in 225 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 141 reviews)); "Merck discovered this ticket and Manager Y and his/her boss called to discuss with me." ((in 109 reviews)); "upper management seems confused; jobs get eliinated" ((in 81 reviews)); "Poor leadership and talent management" ((in 79 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

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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(1,050 total reviews)

Rob Davis

82% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

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4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Culture & values

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

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4.0

Jul 12, 2013

SP was a great company to work for

Manager engineering

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture, Salary and Benefits. Knowledgeable personnel are all pros of working with S-P.

Cons

Merger with Merck ended the company

3.0

Jul 8, 2013

Good company with noble purpose but could be more patient with investment opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big company with many resources, global scope. Organization helps improve and save lives.

Cons

Very focused on financials, sometimes to the point of distraction from longer-term growth goals and innovation opportunities.

4.0

Jul 2, 2013

Great on development, but not for all levels or disciplines

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sets high expectations, and pays accordingly. Good benefits (VHI, educational assistance, subsidised canteen, maternity leave, volunteer programmes).

Cons

Corporate divisions are incredibly bureaucratic, little autonomy for individual sites. Many sites are under constant threat of 'rationalisation' Doesn't like employees to stay settled in one role for too long.

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