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Merck VP of Legal Salary

The average Merck VP of Legal earns an estimated $237,667 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $188,501 with a $49,167 bonus. Merck's VP of Legal compensation is $18,989 more than the US average for a VP of Legal. VP of Legal salaries at Merck can range from $150,000 - $300,000.

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

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VP of Legal Salaries at Merck

VPs of Legal earn $37,871 more 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

VP of Legal Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female VP of Legal at companies similar size to Merck reported making $268,400, while the average male VP of Legal at similar sized companies reported making $256,500.

VP of Legal Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander VP of Legal at companies similar size to Merck reported making $300,000, while the average Caucasian VP of Legal at similar sized companies reported making $241,643.

How VPs of Legal at Merck Rate Their Compensation

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

Do you believe you're paid fairly?
69% Yes
69
Does your company give annual bonuses?
83% Yes
83
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
78% Yes
78

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