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?
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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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