Post MBA Consuling Salary HELP!

Okay so I've been looking through several posts (both new and old) and I am pretty confused about MBB salaries.

Pre MBA is rather consistent; somewhere between 70-85k directly out of undergrad.

However, when we tread into Post MBA waters, things appear.. well arbitrary lol.

I have heard 90k, 125k, 160k, so my question is... Post MBA MBB, what is the salary (and salary progression) like?

Is 125-160 more accurate? Does it increase yearly?

Please excuse my ignorance, I am still a bit of a newbie.

Thanks!

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wasnt too sure about the accuracy of managementconsulted, but according to the two above posts, it seems to be pretty accurate

"That’s an average of $160-200K in total first year consulting pay. Again, consulting summer interns should expect a pro-rated portion minus bonus. This does not include retirement contributions. My original estimates were a bit lower, but have been adjusted upward based on emails and the comments below."

 

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