As an MSL or MSL manager, how do you know if your salary aligns with industry standards? As an aspiring MSL, how do you know what Medical Science Liaisons make?
The annual MSL Salary and Compensation Survey, conducted by the Medical Science Liaison Society, is THE most comprehensive, accurate and authoritative resource on global MSL salaries and compensation levels. We conducted the FIRST-EVER global MSL salary survey in 2014, and our 2022 Survey had 2,099 MSL professionals from 60 countries participate. It includes 1,849 slides making it the largest database of MSL salaries and also the most reliable database of MSL salaries in the world!
From those that participated in the 2021 Salary Survey, the majority of Managers / Directors of MSLs based in the USA use the report as their primary salary benchmark data. Because of that, the MSL Society hires an external research firm every year to analyze and calculate the data to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the salary survey.
The results of the 2022 survey are now available! We gathered as many participants as possible globally, to ensure our data is reliable and accurately represents MSL salaries in the world. Through the participant responses, we aimed to provide the MSL community with better understanding of MSL and MSL leader salaries on a global scale, as well as salary transparency. To view results, click on the button below.
Participation in the survey helps gather accurate information that can help improve work culture, promote diversity, and increase retention and performance across gender and therapeutic areas, among other variables. Thank you very much for helping maintain the Annual MSL Salary and Compensation Survey accurate!
Why is the MSL Salary & Compensation Survey important?
Salary and compensation is clearly one of the most important factors in successfully recruiting and retaining the best MSL talent. It’s crucial for companies to ensure the compensation they offer is competitive by benchmarking against others in their industry and region.
Are you an MSL? This data will help you determine what a fair salary is, or if your salary aligns with industry standards.
Are you an MSL Manager? The data will also help YOU determine what a fair salary is but equally important, it will also help you to benchmark salaries for the MSLs you manage.
Are you an aspiring MSL? The data in this report will help you set the right salary expectation before you apply to your desired employer.
Another important reason for us to conduct the annual MSL Salary Survey is to identify gender pay gaps. Since 2014 (when we published our first MSL salary report), we have identified pay gaps based on gender when all other variables have been isolated. For example, in the 2019 report, female MSL managers made less than their male counterparts. In 2020, we added race to the demographics of our survey to identify potential pay gaps based on race. In 2021, we greatly expanded the number of questions in the survey to expand the usefulness and impact of the annual report.
As in any other industry, we understand that salary transparency is essential in advancing the MSL profession and establishing a proper benchmark for fair compensation. Thus, for the 2022 MSL Salary and Compensation Survey, we added multiple questions about salary transparency.
What is included in the MSL Salary & Compensation Survey?
The 2022 survey is our 9th annual global survey on MSL Salary and Compensation levels. Like previous years, the primary purpose of the survey was to gain insights into current global MSL salary and compensation levels across pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical devices, and other healthcare companies that employ MSLs.
Which countries are included in the MSL Salary & Compensation Survey?
Average Salary for MSLs and MSL Managers in the United States
