Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)
NYSE: MRK · Real-Time Price · USD
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Merck & Co. Employees

As of December 31, 2024, Merck & Co. had 75,000 total employees, including 73,000 full-time and 2,000 part-time employees. The number of employees increased by 3,000 or 4.17% compared to the previous year.

Employees
75,000
Change (1Y)
3,000
Growth (1Y)
4.17%
Revenue / Employee
$866,813
Profits / Employee
$243,387
Market Cap
287.52B

Employees Chart

Employees History

DateEmployeesChange (1Y)Growth (1Y)
Dec 31, 202475,0003,0004.17%
Dec 31, 202372,0003,0004.35%
Dec 31, 202269,0001,0001.47%
Dec 31, 202168,000-6,000-8.11%
Dec 31, 202074,0003,0004.23%
Dec 31, 201971,0002,0002.90%
Dec 31, 201869,0000-
Dec 31, 201769,0001,0001.47%
Dec 31, 201668,0000-
Dec 31, 201568,000-2,000-2.86%
Dec 31, 201470,000-6,000-7.89%
Dec 31, 201376,000-7,000-8.43%
Dec 31, 201283,000-3,000-3.49%
Dec 31, 201186,000-8,000-8.51%
Dec 31, 201094,000-6,000-6.00%
Dec 31, 2009100,000--
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.