2007 TRADING SALARY AND BONUS DATABASE

Below is the complete Salary and Bonus Compensation database for 2007 as published in Trader Monthly. You asked and I delivered. I am sorry but they did not include any data for analysts.

Credit Derivatives

Position Base Bonus +/– '06

Associate (1–2 years) $70,000–$80,000 $80,000–$100,000 –14%
Associate (3rd year) $80,000–$90,000 $175,000–$200,000 -6% V.P. $100,000–$125,000 $500,000–$600,000 -8% Director $150,000 $1 million–$2 million -12% MD $200,000–$250,000 $1.7 million–$2 million -5%

Position Total Compensation
Global Head $6 million
Head of Americas $3 million–$4 million

Investment Grade

Position Base Bonus +/– '06

Associate (1–2 years) $65,000–$75,000 $60,000–$75,000 +23%
Associate (3rd year) $80,000–$90,000 $80,000–$100,000 +13% V.P. $125,000 $450,000–$550,000 +11% Director $150,000 $750,000–$950,000 +6% MD $200,000 $1.25 million–$1.75 million +20%

Position Total Compensation
Head of Americas $4 million

Interest Rates
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–2 years) $65,000–$75,000 $70,000–$80,000 +15% Associate (3rd YEAR) $80,000–$90,000 $80,000–$100,000 +13% VP $100,000 $500,000–$600,000 +10% Director $125,000 $1.25 million–$1.75 million +17% MD $150,000–$200,000 $2.5 million–$3 million +12% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $10 million–$15 million
Head of Americas $8 million–$10 million

High-Yield
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–2 years) $90,000 $80,000–$100,000 0 VP $100,000 $250,000–$300,000 10% Director $125,000 $500,000 0 MD $150,000 $1.5 million–$2 million 0 Position Total Compensation
Head of Americas $4.5 million

Mortgage Backed Securities
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–2 years) $65,000–$75,000 $50,000–$70,000 –20% Associate (3rd year) $80,000–$90,000 $70,000–$90,000 –9% VP $100,000 $300,000–$400,000 –22% Director $125,000 $700,000–$900,000 –36% MD $150,000–$200,000 $1.5 million –40% Position Total Compensation
Head of Americas $5 million–$6 million
Head of CMBS $4 million
Head of CMOs $3 million–$4 million

Municipal Derivatives
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–2 years) $60,000–$70,000 $70,000–$80,000 –6% Associate (3rd Year) $70,000–$90,000 $100,000–$120,000 0 VP $100,000–$125,000 $225,000–$375,000 –8% Director $150,000 $550,000–$750,000 –7% MD $200,000 $850,000–$1.15 million –9% Position Total Compensation
Regional Head (Trading) $1.75 million–$2.25 million

Emerging-Markets Debt
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate(3rd year) $90,000–$110,000 $110,000–$130,000 +9% VP (3rd year) $125,000–$150,000 $350,000–$400,000 +8% Director (3+ years) $175,000–$200,000 $1 million–$1.4 million +9% MD (3+ years) $250,000 $2.5 million +11% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $4.5 million
Head of Americas $4 million

Structured Credit
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–3 years) $100,000 $150,000–$200,000 –30% VP (3rd year) $130,000–$150,000 $400,000–$500,000 –18% Director $150,000 $900,000–$1.1 million –10% MD $200,000 $1.5 million–$2 million –36% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $8 million–$9 million
Head of Americas $5 million
Head of CDOs $3 million–$4 million

Structured Finance
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate $80,000–$100,000 $80,000–$100,000 –25% VP $120,000 $300,000–$400,000 –30% Director $150,000 $500,000–$600,000 –21% MD $200,000 $1.1 million–$1.3 million –20% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $7 million–$9 million
Global Head (ABS) $6 million–$8 million
Head of CMBS $4 million
Head of Americas $4 million

Commodities
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–2 years) $80,000–$100,000 $120,000–$140,000 +30% Associate (3rd Year) $90,000–$110,000 $160,000–$200,000 +38% VP $125,000 $550,000–$700,000 32% Director $150,000 $800,000–$1 million +29% MD $200,000–$250,000 $5 million–$7 million +50% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $10 million–$12 million
Head of Americas $7 million–$9 million

Foreign Exchange
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (3rd year) $85,000–$100,000 $70,000–$90,000 0 VP (1–2 years) $95,000–$110,000 $300,000–$400,000 0 VP (3+ years) $125,000 $400,000–$500,000 0 Director $125,000 $1 million–$1.2 million 0 MD $150,000–$200,000 $1.5 million–$2 million 0 Position Total Compensation
Global Head $4 million
Head of Americas $2.5 million

Equity Derivatives
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (3rd year) $100,000 $200,000–$250,000 +13% VP $125,000 $400,000–$500,000 +13% Director $150,000 $1.1 million–$1.3 million +9% MD $200,000 $1.5 million–$1.8 million +10% Position Total Compensation
Global Head (Trading) $9 million–$11 million
Global Head (Volatility) $8 million
Head of Americas $6 million

Convertible Bond
Position Base Bonus +/– '06 Associate (1–3 years) $60,000–$80,000 $70,000–$90,000 +14% VP/Director $100,000–$125,000 $450,000–$500,000 +11% MD $200,000 $850,000–$1.1 million +8% Position Total Compensation
Global Head $3 million–$4 million
Head of Americas $2 million–$3 million

Equity Cash
Position Base Bonus +/– ’06
Associate $70,000–$90,000 $90,000–$110,000 +11% VP $100,000 $650,000–$750,000 +8% Director $150,000 $800,000–$900,000 +3% MD $200,000 $1.5 million–$2 million +8% Position Total Compensation
Global Head (Trading) $7 million–$9 million
Global Head (Volatility) $6 million
Head of Americas $2.5 million–$3 million

29 Comments
 

I know trader monthly is known for being a bit over the top, but are these numbers generally regarded as accurate? if so, I'm majorly depressed right now (granted I'm in prop and not a BB desk). sigh.

 

The low base salaries for associate make me question this data. As far as i know, every single BB bank pays a base of $95k for MBAs in S&T. This doesn't vary by desk. This is also the base salary in banking.

 
Best Response
trade4sizeAssociate doesnt always mean MBA in S&T. You should know that. This data was published in trader monthly. They partnered with Options Group www.optionsgroup.com in the collection of data.
yes, i am aware that many (probably most) associates in S&T don't have MBAs. But if an MBA is offered the same job with a base of $95k, I would be very suprised if the overall average is $65k-75k as in some of that data. It could be different title classifications at different banks or specialized trading shops, boutiques, etc that have a different pay structures. I wonder how much total raw data was used to form these averages.

Of course, if they are just overpaying MBAs in base salary for the same job, then that is fine with me.

 

I am glad I am in London... But again, London's cost of living is higher. I thought MBAs are completely irrelevant in S&T, correct me if I am wrong though. And I also heard that base salaries don't increase much from analyst to VP, it's just the bonus that climbs exponentially. Again correct me if I am wrong, I won't take offense :)

Remember, you will always be a salesman, no matter how fancy your title is. - My ex girlfriend

 
DisjointI am glad I am in London... But again, London's cost of living is higher. I thought MBAs are completely irrelevant in S&T, correct me if I am wrong though. And I also heard that base salaries don't increase much from analyst to VP, it's just the bonus that climbs exponentially. Again correct me if I am wrong, I won't take offense :)
not sure what you mean by irrelevant, but I would say you are wrong about MBAs. The degree is relevant to the extent that it is a large entry point to S&T (although this does vary by bank) and you do learn relevant material during school. I am not sure what percentage of associates are MBAs vs analyst promotes, but MBAs are definitley not as prevalent as in IB. The MBA is probably irrelvant in terms of future salary, promotions, etc. But I think everything outside of your actual performance is irrelevant in that respect.
 

Isn't the MBA generally unnecessary for promotion from Analyst to Associate in London, even in IBD? I summered in IBD in London, and guys on my team looked at me funny when I asked about people potentially leaving to get an MBA.

"It is a fine thing to be out on the hills alone. A man can hardly be a beast or a fool alone on a great mountain." - Francis Kilvert (1840-1879)

"Ce serait bien plus beau si je pouvais le dire à quelqu'un." - Samivel

-------------------- "It is a fine thing to be out on the hills alone. A man can hardly be a beast or a fool alone on a great mountain." - Francis Kilvert (1840-1879) "Ce serait bien plus beau si je pouvais le dire à quelqu'un." - Samivel
 

I don't even know why bonus numbers are posted for anything past associate. If you are trading you are paid a % of your PNL and you may have a guarantee.

Traders who make 25 million would expect a 2.5 MM bonus and a trader who lost money would expect no bonus or to be fired.

 

Concerning the compensation of commercials such as your oil majors, I worked on the energy trading floor of BP and those traders (like the rest of the industry) get 10% of their annual P&L. However, because of their hedge exemption with the NYMEX, their books are WAY bigger than BB's and HF's. For example, in 2006, BP's top book had a P&L of $250 million, so the book lead took home a nice bonus of around $15-20 million.

 

Lol, that is a wonderful thing to hear. These numbers make my head spin.

"Oh - the ladies ever tell you that you look like a fucking optical illusion?"

"Oh the ladies ever tell you that you look like a fucking optical illusion" - Frank Slaughtery 25th Hour.
 

Dolor explicabo aut ea aspernatur quia nulla. Similique consequatur consequatur tenetur eum sit aliquid. Doloremque natus sed ex quidem. Iure dolorem esse ipsa blanditiis odio quidem.

 

Iure qui aut mollitia id dolor. Ut aut illo sunt et omnis aspernatur necessitatibus. Quis iusto illo perspiciatis. Vel veniam necessitatibus fuga optio. Et qui doloribus necessitatibus deserunt alias. Voluptas quod rem et perspiciatis consequatur debitis. Qui voluptatum harum non necessitatibus omnis.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 02 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (77) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (71) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
5
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
6
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Jamoldo's picture
Jamoldo
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”