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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more
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Merck Corporate Counsel Salary

The average Merck Corporate Counsel earns an estimated $196,466 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $165,066 with a $31,400 bonus. Merck's Corporate Counsel compensation is $18,122 more than the US average for a Corporate Counsel. Corporate Counsel salaries at Merck can range from $93,000 - $320,000.

The Legal Department at Merck earns $6,967 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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Average Compensation
$165,066
avg. base
$31,400
avg. bonus

Corporate Counsel Salaries at Merck

Corporate Counsels earn $4,175 more than Corporate Counsels, and $3,331 less than General Counsels.

General Counsel
$200k*
Corporate Counsel
$192k*
Contracts Specialist
$114k*
Paralegal
$67k*
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Compensation at Merck by Department

The Legal Department averages $6,967 more than the Marketing Department, and $10,477 less than the HR Department

HR
$111,058 Avg. total comp.
+$10k
Legal
$100,581 Avg. total comp.
Marketing
$93,614 Avg. total comp.
-$7k

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to Merck reported making $190,419, while the average male Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $218,835.

Corporate Counsel Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Caucasian Corporate Counsel at companies similar size to Merck reported making $215,700, while the average Asian or Pacific Islander Corporate Counsel at similar sized companies reported making $176,738.

How Corporate Counsels at Merck Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Corporate Counsels at Merck believe they're compensated fairly. 83% of Corporate Counsels at Merck say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (78%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Merck

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