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401K Plan

Available to US-based employees

4.3

(150 Reviews)

Eligible Merck employees can participate in a 401(k) plan with some company match; vested immediately.

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Updated Jun 25, 2026747 employees reported this benefit

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101-110 of 150 Reviews

2.0

Jun 21, 2018

Anonymous Organic Chemist

Merck provides average 401K plan and limited stocks. However, over the years of restructuring, the benefits are shrinking.

5.0

Apr 11, 2018

Anonymous Sales Representative

It adds up over time and free Fidelity counseling

4.0

Mar 22, 2018

Anonymous Finance Manager

Too many offerings creates paralysis. Match is excellent and low fees

3.0

Mar 2, 2018

Anonymous employee

cannot move accounts or take a loan

4.0

Mar 2, 2018

Anonymous employee

Still have a good matching program!

3.0

Feb 7, 2018

Anonymous Solutions Architect

Not great but not bad either .75 cents for each dollar saved up to 6%

5.0

Jan 18, 2018

Anonymous Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Many companies are no longer offering 401K matches. Merck not only provides a match they all have other saving options

4.0

Dec 18, 2017

Anonymous employee

75% match up to 6%

5.0

Dec 12, 2017

Anonymous Laboratory Technician

They offerec three percent match to every dollar you saved in this plan, which I think is excellent

4.0

Dec 5, 2017

Anonymous MES Support

They offer a plan and match 75% up to 6% (so 4.5% on a 6% employee contribution) which isn't horrible but many other companies offer better incentives these days. Roth 401k available which is an excellent addition

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