Bonus Rumor Thread

The big question on everyone’s mind: As a % of salary, will bonuses decrease, increase, or stay the same at the banks that just recently announced salary increases.

Historically, bonuses have ranged from ~50% (bottom bucket, weak bank, weak group) to ~100% (top bucket, strong bank, strong group) of base salary at BB and MM firms. That would mean $150K - $200K total comp for banks that just raised to $100K for first years.

As people hear, feel free to leave here. Consider it an archive to look back on after official bonuses are given out - and a way to hold the Big Man accountable.

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