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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 Executive Assistant Salary

The average Merck Executive Assistant earns an estimated $78,336 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $71,017 with a $7,319 bonus. Merck's Executive Assistant compensation is $12,506 more than the US average for a Executive Assistant. Executive Assistant salaries at Merck can range from $46,000 - $109,000.

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

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Average Compensation

$71,017: avg. base

$7,319: avg. bonus

Executive Assistant Salaries at Merck

Executive Assistants earn $3,625 more 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.

Executive Assistant Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Executive Assistant at companies similar size to Merck reported making $76,011, while the average male Executive Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $79,871.

Executive Assistant Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Executive Assistant at companies similar size to Merck reported making $84,831, while the average Caucasian Executive Assistant at similar sized companies reported making $67,515.

How Executive Assistants at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Executive Assistants at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Executive 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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