2026 Analyst Bonus
What are expected bonuses this year with fees up across all banks? Historically think $85K has been top for ANL1 bonus for BBs with EBs going up to $100?
Expecting that to go higher or just the median to go higher?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, there is no specific data available for 2026 analyst bonuses yet. However, historical trends suggest that bonuses for 1st-year analysts at bulge brackets (BBs) have peaked around $85K, while elite boutiques (EBs) have gone up to $100K. If fees are up across all banks, it is reasonable to expect either an increase in the top-end bonuses or a rise in the median bonus levels.
For a more accurate prediction, keep an eye on upcoming bonus threads on WSO as they are updated with real-time data from analysts across firms.
Sources: 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, 2023 Analyst Bonus Thread (IBD), 2016 analyst bonus thread
PJT/PWP/MOE will likely be
$65-90K AN1
$75-125K AN2
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