What is the typical pay progression for post-MBA associates?

Hi all. Hoping for some advice here. I am trying to see how the long-only equities AM compensation is for post-MBA associate / 5 yrs+ work experience?

I think I have an idea for 1st year total comp but I have zero clue as to how it changes in year 2 and 3?

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