Does PWP still pay top compared to other banks?

I have seen threads where they have said that PWP’s allure is the top pay. Is that still the case anymore? I have seen high numbers for 2020 and 2021 but I think most banks were relatively high. Also not sure if this information is stale but I think the base is even lower to places like Evercore and Lazard.

 
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Honestly a little curious if PWP happens to be slightly overrated. Their pay does not seem to be top, league table performance is underwhelming, both this and last year, and they are public. I understand A/A retention is higher, but buyside placement isn't outstanding either. People say they are on a good growth trajectory and culture is good, but is their culture/performance being diluted as a result of growing too quickly? Just wondering if it's really all that it's cracked up to be now.

 

above comment is correct. Q comp is unmatched, CVP is top of the streep among the larger traditional banks. After that, EVR, LAZ, MOE, PJT, and PWP will pay roughly the same - 120 base + 60-100% bonus depending on firm/group performance and macro environment.

 

110 base but bonuses are good size to put their total comp in line with the above banks

 

Know some people going to PWP, base is 110k which is inline with the street. Bonuses might be higher than average though.

 
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