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Career Resources
Career Advancement Opportunities
June 2026 Consulting
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Boston Consulting Group 99.5%
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Bain & Company 98.9%
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McKinsey and Co 98.4%
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Oliver Wyman 97.9%
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LEK Consulting 97.4%
Overall Employee Satisfaction
June 2026 Consulting
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Cornerstone Research 99.5%
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Bain & Company 98.9%
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Boston Consulting Group 98.4%
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McKinsey and Co 97.9%
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Oliver Wyman 97.4%
Professional Growth Opportunities
June 2026 Consulting
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Bain & Company 99.5%
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Boston Consulting Group 98.9%
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McKinsey and Co 98.4%
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Oliver Wyman 97.9%
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LEK Consulting 97.4%
Total Avg Compensation
June 2026 Consulting
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Partner (4) $361
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Principal (30) $294
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Director/MD (58) $274
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Vice President (53) $247
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Engagement Manager (113) $232
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Manager (170) $173
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2nd Year Associate (185) $142
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3rd+ Year Associate (116) $135
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Senior Consultant (355) $132
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Consultant (642) $122
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1st Year Associate (577) $121
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3rd+ Year Analyst (164) $121
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NA (16) $114
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Engineer (6) $114
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2nd Year Analyst (390) $104
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Associate Consultant (176) $101
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1st Year Analyst (1163) $90
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Intern/Summer Associate (208) $83
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Intern/Summer Analyst (632) $68
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They will generally start where they start senior consultant MBAs, between 115 and 135
Post-MBA Sr. Associate comp is 115-135 (per above). You might be able to push that number up with your experience - perhaps closer to 145 or 150.
For some unsolicited advice. Unless you have a burning desire to work for PwC, I'd suggest pushing for a Manager role. Most PwC post-MBA Sr. Associates have made Manager 2-3 years out. Assuming you come in as Sr. Associate, you're likely to spend at least 1.5 years in that level before promotion (June assessment cycle). That means you'll become a Manager 5.5 years out of MBA.
I know several people who were so eager to work for PwC that they accepted Sr. Associate roles. The firm would say "we don't want to put you in a position where you won't succeed. We'll mentor you and prepare you for success. We'll move you along as fast as your skills develop..." When they got in the door, their internal network wasn't big enough to accelerate the promotion.
One point to consider, however, it that upon promotion to Manager, you receive a 25% bonus (calculated against your new salary) in addition to your performance bonus.
One point to consider, however, it that upon promotion to Manager, you receive a 25% bonus (calculated against your new salary) in addition to your performance bonus.
^ 99% sure you're required to have started with PwC as an associate, fresh from undergrad then make it to manager.
@freroht and @Johnny Fontane - Guys thanks for the help and advice I really appreciate it. I'll keep you posted on how the interviews go!
Not true, @"Petite Lap Giraffe". I have several friends who started as a Senior and are expecting that Manager bonus when they are promoted next year.
Oh? Did they start as Senior from an MBA/Masters program or were they lateral hires?
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