2021 Graduates IB salaries, bonus, sign-on bonuses

For those of us who are graduating college in the next month or so and starting our careers in IB....what is your salary, sign on bonus, and expected bonus. Try to state general location, type of bank, etc.

Middle-market tech focus IB in Northeast. Generalist. Salary: 75 Sign-on: 10 Expected bonus: 35-50 Year 1 All in range: 120-150

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I personally do not care about deals ( IB or PE), however, due to the connections I have with PE firms I interviewed at MF's to practice, and to see how far I could go in the interview process. Due to the work I do, I have strong connections at a few buy-side firms ( AM, HFS, and PE) and I thought that S&T was a much stronger fit for me post-uni than any other I received. 

I am also a huge believer in culture and the culture at KKR was not the best for me, and the role I signed with I believe is the best for myself especially from a diversity standpoint. 

Additionally, with respect to the money that KKR offered, I am fortunate enough that I never have to take a job because of the money offered. In the grand scheme of things,  I will make more money at 22 years old than most human beings see within a year and I actually will enjoy my work.

I also don't care about prestige tbh, I have gone to the " Top Firms" within their respective industries for internships and it helps on a resume but much rather do what I want and enjoy the people I am around than slum it at some firm I don't enjoy being at.

If you would like to chat offline, ping me.

Cheers.

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