Compensation and Benefits at Merck

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Compensation and Benefits

Our people are critical to our purpose of saving and improving lives around the world. Because our people are our greatest asset, we empower and support them in their professional and personal lives.
We recognize the value of our people by offering an experience designed to support both professional growth and personal well-being. Our wide range of programs and resources reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive environment that meets the varied needs of our employees.

Our programs and resources can be categorized into rewards and recognition opportunities and benefits and well-being plans and initiatives.

Our philosophy is grounded in a deep appreciation for life and respect for people. We strive to create a culture built on mutual respect, inclusion and accountability. We recognize and reward dedication and performance while remaining responsive to the needs of our employees and their families.

Rewards and recognition

Our compensation programs are designed to recognize and reward employees for their accomplishments and the value they bring to the company. The programs target different aspects of individual and company performance and are monitored to ensure that they are competitive with those of other companies—and appropriate to the markets in which we compete for talent. In addition, we have a longstanding commitment to fair and equitable pay for all, consistent with our core values of integrity, fairness and treating all employees with dignity and respect. We show this dedication by continuously monitoring our pay practices around the world.

Benefits and well-being

Our company’s benefits & well-being programs focus on physical, mental, financial and social well-being. They draw from best practices to ensure quality, competitive value, protection from significant financial hardship and access to tools and resources to support employees and their families at all stages of their career and their lives.

What we offer

Additional benefits for you.

Offering on-site services that support an inviting work environment where employees can thrive is another component of our company’s employee experience.

At the majority of company sites, including the company headquarters in Rahway, N.J., U.S., employees have the option of making an appointment to see a health care professional on site—and usually on the day they need to for such services as immunizations, biometric screenings and treatment for minor aches and pains. The vast majority of sites globally are tobacco-free and many encourage healthy behaviors by having walking trails, on-site fitness centers that provide in-person and virtual fitness classes, personal training and more.

At many of our sites, we also offer services such as cafeterias, child care, dry cleaning, transportation to public transit and other amenities. In the U.S., our employees have the option of banking through our company’s two employee credit unions, which offer competitive interest rates on savings accounts and lending.

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This careers website is intended for Residents of the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico. Residents in other markets, please visit our MSD Careers page. Information on this site is for the purpose of presenting career opportunities at our organization and give our audience a view of our culture and growth opportunities. Our company is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and inclusive employment practices and welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

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