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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more

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Merck Admin Assistant Salary

The average Merck Admin Assistant earns an estimated $52,121 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $49,696 with a $2,425 bonus. Merck's Admin Assistant compensation is $301,241 less than the US average for a Admin Assistant. Admin Assistant salaries at Merck can range from $32,000 - $72,000.

The Admin Department at Merck earns null less on average than the null Department.

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$454.66M

$52,121

Average Compensation

$49,696: avg. base

$2,425: avg. bonus

Admin Assistant Salaries at Merck

Admin Assistants earn $1,847 more than Admin Assistants, and $22,591 less than Executive Assistants.

Executive Assistant

$75k*

Admin Assistant

$50k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Merck by Department

The Admin Department averages $23,303 less than the Finance Department.

$90,335 Avg. total comp.

+$29k

Finance

$84,524 Avg. total comp.

+$23k

Admin

$61,221 Avg. total comp.

Admin Assistant Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Admin Assistant at companies similar size to Merck reported making $49,953, while the average male Admin Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $50,776.

Admin Assistant Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Admin Assistant at companies similar size to Merck reported making $53,193, while the average Native American Admin Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $32,800.

How Admin Assistants at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Admin Assistants at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Admin Assistants at Merck say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (78%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Merck

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

69% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

83% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

78% Yes

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