Associate Compensation / Base Pay

There was some speculation over the last year about associate base pay moving about $25k across all levels. I am wondering if you have actually seen this (I haven't seen an update since year end has rolled around and wonder if this pay bump actually took effect for most banks)

What is your current level and base pay?

Thanks

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A friend at Citi mentioned:

A0: 150 

A1: 150

A2: 175

A3: 200

I don't get why banks say A0. Just call it A1. You're basically anassociate for about 3.5-4 years.  Should just be A1-A4.

 

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