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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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CEO: Rob Davis

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Merck Graphic Designer Salary

The average Merck Graphic Designer earns an estimated $82,202 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $75,247 with a $6,955 bonus. Merck's Graphic Designer compensation is $21,508 more than the US average for a Graphic Designer. Graphic Designer salaries at Merck can range from $40,000 - $168,000.

The Design Department at Merck earns $1,067 more on average than the IT Department.

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$82,202

Average Compensation

$75,247: avg. base

$6,955: avg. bonus

Graphic Designer Salaries at Merck

Graphic Designers earn $2,932 more than Graphic Designers, and $15,726 less than Web/Visual Designers.

Principal Designer

$185k*

Creative Director

$165k*

Senior UI/UX Designer

$133k*

UI/UX Designer

$121k*

Senior Designer

$118k*

Designer

$102k*

Web/Visual Designer

$98k*

Graphic Designer

$79k*

Jr Designer

$69k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Merck by Department

The Design Department averages $1,067 more than the IT Department, and $1,240 less than the Operations Department

Operations

$92,642 Avg. total comp.

+$1k

Design

$91,402 Avg. total comp.

$90,335 Avg. total comp.

-$1k

Graphic Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Graphic Designer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $80,485, while the average male Graphic Designer at similar sized companies reported making $96,847.

Graphic Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Graphic Designer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $106,875, while the average African American/Black Graphic Designer at similar sized companies reported making $53,000.

How Graphic Designers at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Graphic Designers at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Graphic Designers 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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