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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 CMO Salary

The average Merck CMO earns an estimated $266,205 annually. Merck's CMO compensation is $10,556 more than the US average for a CMO.

The Marketing Department at Merck earns $972 more on average than the Operations Department.

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CMO Salaries at Merck

CMOs earn $124,285 more than Senior Marketing Managers, and $2,795 less than Directors of Marketing.

Director of Marketing
$269k
Senior Marketing Manager
$142k*
Brand Manager
$114k*
Marketing Operations
$110k*
Content Strategist
$109k*
Marketing Manager
$105k*
Marketing Associate
$103k*
Business Analyst
$94k*
Event Planner
$92k*
Copywriter
$92k*
Content Manager
$88k*
Social Media Manager
$83k*
SEM Manager
$83k*
Email Marketer
$80k*
SEO Specialist
$75k*
Community Manager
$74k*
Data Analyst
$71k*
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Compensation at Merck by Department

The Marketing Department averages $972 more than the Operations Department, and $6,967 less than the Legal Department

Legal
$100,581 Avg. total comp.
+$7k
Marketing
$93,614 Avg. total comp.
Operations
$92,642 Avg. total comp.
-$972

CMO Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female CMO at companies similar size to Merck reported making $375,300, while the average male CMO at similar sized companies reported making $411,150.

CMO Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black CMO at companies similar size to Merck reported making $500,000, while the average Hispanic or Latino CMO at similar sized companies reported making $310,000.

How CMOs at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of CMOs at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of CMOs 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
69
Does your company give annual bonuses?
83% Yes
83
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
78% Yes
78

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