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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 Technical Writer Salary

The average Merck Technical Writer earns an estimated $95,004 annually. Merck's Technical Writer compensation is $9,857 more than the US average for a Technical Writer.

The Product Department at Merck earns $8,363 more on average than the Sales Department.

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Technical Writer Salaries at Merck

Technical Writers earn $1,130 more than Jr Product Managers, and $32,128 less than Product Managers.

Group Product Manager
$222k*
Director of Product
$203k*
Senior Product Manager
$155k*
Product Manager
$127k*
Jr Product Manager
$94k*
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Compensation at Merck by Department

The Product Department averages $8,363 more than the Sales Department, and $34,945 less than the Enterprise Risk Department

Enterprise Risk
$170,938 Avg. total comp.
+$35k
Product
$135,993 Avg. total comp.
Sales
$127,630 Avg. total comp.
-$8k

Technical Writer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Technical Writer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $102,096, while the average male Technical Writer at similar sized companies reported making $106,930.

Technical Writer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Technical Writer at companies similar size to Merck reported making $103,419, while the average Hispanic or Latino Technical Writer at similar sized companies reported making $86,000.

How Technical Writers at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Technical Writers at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Technical Writers 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
69
Does your company give annual bonuses?
83% Yes
83
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
78% Yes
78

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