Benchmarking BB/EB Base Increases

Comment any new/missing/incorrect info. Seems like firms are responding to information on the internet/social media, and it's also helpful for those seeking opportunities. Not tracking one time gifts/bonuses, only permanent, trustworthy increases in pay going forward. My list so far:

Guggenheim

A1: $85K --> $100K (+$15K)

A2: $90K --> $110k (+$20K)

A3: $95K --> $125K (+$30K)

AS0/AS1: $150K --> $175K (+$25K)

AS2: $175K --> $200K (+$25K)

AS3: $200K --> $225K (+$25K)

Bank of America

A1: $85K --> $95K (+$10K)

A2: $95K --> $105K (+$10K)

AS0/AS1: $150K --> $175K (+$25K)

AS2: $175K --> $200K (+$25K)

AS3: $200K --> $225K (+$25K)

Credit Suisse

A1: $85K --> $90K (+$5K)

A2: $90K --> $95K (+$5K)

A3: $95K --> $100K (+$5K)

AS1: $150K --> $175K (+$25K)

AS2: $175K --> $200K (+$25K)

AS3: $200K --> $225K (+$25K)

RBC

A1: $85K --> $95K (+$10K)

A2: $90K --> $100K (+$10K)

A3: $95K --> $105K (+$10K)

Houlihan Lokey (RX & CF)

A1: $85K --> $90K (+$5K)

A2: $90K --> $100K (+$10K)

A3: $95K --> $110K (+$15K)

Stifel

A1: $85K --> $95K (+$10K)

A2: $90K --> $100K (+$10K)

A3: $95K --> $105K (+$10K)

Also upped meal expensing to $50/meal lmao, crazy.

Yet to announce an increase:

BB ($85K/$90K/$95K):

Goldman Sachs 

Morgan Stanley

Barclays

Citigroup

UBS 

Deutsche Bank

Jefferies?

EB ($95K/$100K/$105K):

Evercore

Centerview

Lazard ($85K/$90K/$95K)

Moelis ($85K/$90K/$95K)

Perella Weinberg

PJT

Announced they will NOT be increasing:

Greenhill

J.P. Morgan

 

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This is an awesome post. Other BBs and EBs take note. It's not just about the money, it shows what banks recognize and reward the work we've put in. Senior management should be watching this thread and taking notes, these are the banks that are going to get and RETAIN top talent. Looking at YOU JP Morgan, Citi, and BarCap.

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