MKS Instruments (MKSI) 8-K Departure of Directors or Principal Officers

Exhibit 99.2

MKS Instruments, Inc.
Director and Committee Member Cash Compensation
Effective January 20, 2009¹

		Annual Retainer
		(Paid in Quarterly
		Installments)		Meeting Fees
Chairman		$	60,000.00	$	1,600.00
Board Member		$	28,800.00	$	1,800.00
Lead Director		$	14,400.00
Audit Committee	Chair	$	10,800.00	$	1,350.00
	Member			$	1,350.00
Compensation Committee	Chair	$	9,000.00	$	1,350.00
	Member			$	1,350.00
Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee	Chair	$	5,400.00	$	1,350.00
	Member			$	1,350.00

¹ Reflects temporary reductions in effect as of this date.