Is Merck a good company to work for?

Merck has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 8,189 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 (235) , 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 729 reviews)); "There has been some really great people that have worked in Durham but many have left." ((in 518 reviews)); "Pay was good and the year end bonus was nice." ((in 342 reviews)); "Working in maintenance the work can have pressure at times but overall has a good work/life balance." ((in 329 reviews)); "The culture was great and very inclusive" ((in 286 reviews))

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

"Poor management; lack of trust between management and reps" ((in 226 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and reorgs." ((in 147 reviews)); "Merck discovered this ticket and Manager Y and his/her boss called to discuss with me." ((in 111 reviews)); "upper management seems confused; jobs get eliinated" ((in 78 reviews)); "Senior leadership is more concerned with attaining KPIs and schedule adherence than producing a high quality product that the customer expects." ((in 71 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

(6,171 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 6,171 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

2.0

May 14, 2012

not great

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

salary is good in comparison sto some other companies

Cons

its difficult to keep your job

3.0

May 14, 2012

I miss the culture of Schering Plough before the merger

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very process oriented. Employees have a strong academic and technical expertise. Salaries are very competitive and benefits still include a pension plan.

Cons

Layoffs have created a high level of uncertainty with your job security. Individuals are overworked, with far too many meetings. There is a air of superiority from the legacy Merck employee over those from Schering and Organon.

5.0

May 5, 2012

Great for Flexibility

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked from home on a regular or as needed basis Great leave policy/pay for maternity and family illness. Great Benefits Travel and Relocation possibilities Unlimited career growth opportunities Mentor programs in place to develop young talent and explore interests

Cons

Locations are generally far from metropolitan areas meaning that you either have to live in a rural area or endure a longer than average commute.

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