Below average bonus, no stock options - Senior Statistician Merck Employee Review

3.0
Mar 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Senior statistician compensation info: Salary range is 96,700 to 164,500. 401(k) is company matching contributions of $0.75 for every $1.00 you contribute, up to 6% of total pay per pay period (maximum match is 4.5% of total pay, subject to plan and IRS limits) fully vested immediately. Pension plan is the company will provide at least 9.0% and up to 14.5% of your total pay each year (based on age and service) to the pension and savings plans combined, provided you contribute at least 6% to the Savings Plan, which is fully vested after three years. Three to six weeks of paid vacation time annually, based on length of service, 12 fixed holidays and four year-end shutdown days.

Cons

Senior statistician compensation info: AIP Target % is 13%. No Stock options. Merck PPO — Horizon BCBS is $98/month, Metlife dental is $20/month, VSP eye is $11.50/month.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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