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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 Principal Designer Salary

The average Merck Principal Designer earns an estimated $184,938 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $167,513 with a $17,425 bonus. Merck's Principal Designer compensation is $42,372 more than the US average for a Principal Designer. Principal Designer salaries at Merck can range from $160,000 - $215,000.

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

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Average Compensation
$167,513
avg. base
$17,425
avg. bonus

Principal Designer Salaries at Merck

Principal Designers earn $20,123 more than Creative Directors, and $108 less than Principal 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.
IT
$90,335 Avg. total comp.
-$1k

Principal Designer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Principal Designer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $154,148, while the average male Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $175,977.

Principal Designer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Hispanic or Latino Principal Designer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $174,333, while the average African American/Black Principal Designer at similar sized companies reported making $134,000.

How Principal Designers at Merck Rate Their Compensation

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