Merck Sharp & Dohme Chemist salary
Based on 19 H-1B filings by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $114,560 |
| 25th | $114,700 |
| 50th (median) | $115,000 |
| 75th | $117,000 |
| 90th | $117,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,752 | $76,752 | $95,160 | 14 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | $79,518 | $79,518 | $97,198 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $107,600 | $107,600 | $107,600 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $83,100 | $68,400 | $111,400 | 11 |
| FY2025 | $114,700 | $114,700 | $114,925 | 10 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 12). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Merck Sharp & Dohme files many roles at exactly $117,000. 7 of 19 filings (37%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 3 |
| Level III · Experienced | $115,850 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a chemist make at Merck Sharp & Dohme?
In H-1B filings, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's median base salary for Chemist is $115,000; half of filings fall between $114,700 and $117,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsor H-1B visas for chemists?
Yes. Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC filed 19 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-2031 (Chemists), so this page covers every job title Merck Sharp & Dohme filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology