What does Merck pay?
Median total pay is about $150,600 per year, with most roles between $112,350 and $222,900 — based on salary ranges disclosed in Merck's own job postings.
$150,600
Median total pay
$112,350
25th percentile
$222,900
75th percentile
157
Posted salaries
Highest-paying roles at Merck
Senior Director (Senior Principal Scientist), Translational Medicine, Immunology
$286,900–$451,600
Global Senior Director Medical Affairs (GDMA) -- Gyn
$282,200–$444,200
Senior Principal Scientist, Clinical Research, Breast Cancer
$282,200–$444,200
Principal Scientist, Early Clinical Development, Respiratory Therapeutic Area
$260,300–$409,700
Executive Director, Enterprise Regulatory Policy Strategy
$231,900–$365,000
Executive Director, Technology Procurement
$231,900–$365,000
Merck salary FAQ
What is the median salary at Merck?
Based on 157 salaried US roles currently posted, the median total pay at Merck is about $150,600 per year.
What is the salary range at Merck?
Most posted roles fall between $112,350 and $222,900, with the full range spanning $43,100 to $451,600.
Does Merck publish salaries?
These figures come from Merck's own job postings (salary ranges disclosed on listings), aggregated by Hireoven. Actual offers vary by level, location and negotiation.
Salary figures are aggregated from disclosed ranges in Merck's active US job postings on Hireoven's live index. Annualized; hourly listings excluded. Actual compensation varies by level, location and negotiation. Last updated 2026.