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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 Paralegal Salary

The average Merck Paralegal earns an estimated $69,122 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $65,733 with a $3,389 bonus. Merck's Paralegal compensation is $5,276 more than the US average for a Paralegal. Paralegal salaries at Merck can range from $40,000 - $120,000.

The Legal Department at Merck earns $6,967 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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Average Compensation

$65,733: avg. base

$3,389: avg. bonus

Paralegal Salaries at Merck

Paralegals earn $1,645 more than Paralegals, and $45,097 less than Contracts Specialists.

General Counsel

$200k*

Corporate Counsel

$192k*

Contracts Specialist

$114k*

Paralegal

$67k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Merck by Department

The Legal Department averages $6,967 more than the Marketing Department, and $10,477 less than the HR Department

$111,058 Avg. total comp.

+$10k

Legal

$100,581 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$93,614 Avg. total comp.

-$7k

Paralegal Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Paralegal at companies similar size to Merck reported making $79,310, while the average male Paralegal at similar sized companies reported making $73,750.

Paralegal Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Paralegal at companies similar size to Merck reported making $95,550, while the average Caucasian Paralegal at similar sized companies reported making $72,293.

How Paralegals at Merck Rate Their Compensation

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