Best Paying Banks Houston

With bonuses pretty much out, would appreciate seeing how comp looked at different banks in Houston. Feel free to use classic WSO format: 

  • Name of firm and / or type (BB, EB, MM)
  • Position (Role & Yr)
  • Base
  • Bucket 
  • Bonus 

Any other context would be much appreciated as well (firm performance, firm perks, etc).  

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here is a summary of compensation details for banks in Houston using the classic WSO format:

IB - Houston Bonus Thread

  • Position: Analyst 1
  • Bank: BB (Bulge Bracket)
  • Base: $100k
  • Bonus: Not specified (new hire, no bonus yet)

2018 / 2019 Bonus Discussion

  • Title: Associate 2
  • Rank: Mid
  • Bank type: Canadian (NYC office)
  • Base: $175k (moving to $200k)
  • Bonus: $150k
  • % Cash: 90%

Additional Context

  • Firm Performance: Not specified in the provided context.
  • Firm Perks: Not specified in the provided context.

For more detailed and specific information, you might want to check out the full threads on Wall Street Oasis: - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/2018-2019-bonu…</a">2018 / 2019 Bonus Discussion - https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/investment-banking/ib-houston-bon…</a">IB - Houston Bonus Thread

Feel free to explore these threads for more insights and updates from other users.

Sources: 2021 Corporate Banking Comp/Bonus Thread, 2018 /2019 Bonus Discussion, 2023 Consolidated IB Analyst Bonuses, Highest Paying Banks (Non EB/BB/MM), 2019/2020 Investment Banking Bonus Discussion

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As a Houston Banker this is my guess:

- Moelis, Evercore, PWP

JPM also pays well, have seen mixed things on Jefferies recently. I also believe MS comps well but don’t have any solid datapoints there.

But just FYI for the intern OP - u shouldn’t solely pick ur firm on pay. This varies drastically YoY and culture is more important.

Cheers

 

As a Houston Banker this is my guess:

- Moelis, Evercore, PWP

JPM also pays well, have seen mixed things on Jefferies recently. I also believe MS comps well but don’t have any solid datapoints there.

But just FYI for the intern OP - u shouldn’t solely pick ur firm on pay. This varies drastically YoY and culture is more important.

Cheers

you're a troll. JPM gives $10k bonuses to analysts. and nobody in houston calls them PWP - it's TPH

 

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