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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 HR Specialist Salary

The average Merck HR Specialist earns an estimated $84,451 annually. Merck's HR Specialist compensation is $10,147 more than the US average for a HR Specialist.

The HR Department at Merck earns $10,477 more on average than the Legal Department.

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HR Specialist Salaries at Merck

HR Specialists earn $10,551 less than Recruiters.

Director of HR
$166k*
HR Manager
$101k*
Recruiter
$95k*
* estimated salary

Compensation at Merck by Department

The HR Department averages $10,477 more than the Legal Department, and $7,872 less than the Customer Support Department

Customer Support
$118,930 Avg. total comp.
+$8k
HR
$111,058 Avg. total comp.
Legal
$100,581 Avg. total comp.
-$10k

HR Specialist Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female HR Specialist at companies similar size to Merck reported making $86,796, while the average male HR Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $82,650.

HR Specialist Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander HR Specialist at companies similar size to Merck reported making $86,572, while the average Hispanic or Latino HR Specialist at similar sized companies reported making $74,989.

How HR Specialists at Merck Rate Their Compensation

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

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