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Mercer pays a median of $115K ($90K–$149K) across 40 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $115K · Based on 40 public Mercer job postings · Updated June 21, 2026
This Mercer salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary only (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
35% of Mercer's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $155K median vs $140K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Tax Preparation (37) · CCPA (3) · Customer Retention (2) · Social Media (1) · Python (1) · SQL (1) · Auditing (1) · Team Leadership (1) · Process Improvement (1).
Commonly listed: medical (80) · dental (80) · vision (80) · mental-health (80) · hsa-fsa (80) · 401k (80) · pto (80) · parental (80).
Mercer is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 1945 · HQ New York, New York. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 6 years of experience (up to 15+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 38 that do, Bachelor's and Associate's and Master's are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 25% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 20% of roles list a bonus; common structures: hourly, salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Mercer has 40 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 40 public job postings with disclosed pay.
Compare Mercer's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Mercer | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gusto | $184K | ↑ +60% | Series F |
| Paychex | $100K | ↓ -13% | Public |
| Blackstone Group | $153K | ↑ +33% | Public |
| Berkeley Research Group | $143K | ↑ +24% | Venture-backed |
| Focus Financial Partners | $104K | ↓ -9% | Public |
| Human Interest | $143K | ↑ +24% | Series E |
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What does Mercer pay?
The median pay is $115K, with a typical range of $90K–$149K, based on 40 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Mercer?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Managing Partner, Market Leader, at $250K base.
Which team pays the most at Mercer?
The wealth management team, at a $145K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 40 public Mercer job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed June 21, 2026.
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