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CONTRACT PHARMA’S NINTH ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY! This year’s results are derived from 450 respondents from our readership about employment attitudes, responsibilities, education, and their 2007 salaries. The winner of our Salary Survey 80gb iPod Classic drawing is Irina Kadiyala of Vertex Pharmaceuticals! Enjoy it in good health, Irina! ELCOME TO
Quick Hits Respondent gender: 71% male, 29% female Avg. base salary for men: $120,545.86 (+22% from 2006) Avg. base salary for women: $100,006.06 (+16%)
Avg. base salary (all respondents): $114,760.74 (+21%) Avg. bonus (all): $19,073.70 (+18%) Avg. stock option (all): $22,080.67 (-24%) Avg. benefits (all): $20,544.01 (+22%) Avg. raise: 6.96% (7.31% in 2006) Most frustrating aspect of job (all respondents): Internal politics (27%, down from 40% in 2006) Charts and graphics by Michael Del Purgatorio and Jessica Carlin —GYR
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