Merck Sharp & Dohme Molecular and Cellular Biologist salary
Based on 14 H-1B filings by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,645 |
| 25th | $115,275 |
| 50th (median) | $125,611 |
| 75th | $150,250 |
| 90th | $170,410 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Pennsylvania 6). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 2 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a molecular and cellular biologist make at Merck Sharp & Dohme?
In H-1B filings, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's median base salary for Molecular and Cellular Biologist is $125,611; half of filings fall between $115,275 and $150,250. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsor H-1B visas for molecular and cellular biologists?
Yes. Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC filed 14 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 19-1029 (Molecular and Cellular Biologists), 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