
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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Principal Designers earn $20,123 more than Creative Directors, and $108 less than Principal Designers.
The Design Department averages $1,067 more than the IT Department, and $1,240 less than the Operations Department
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.
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.
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