How much do senior bankers in capital markets make?

I know analysts/associates tend to make about the same in IB vs capital markets, but how big is the difference at senior levels? I've heard answers everywhere from it's a 10-20% haircut to VPs in capital markets only make 300k. Anyone know?

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The former is more true, but depends on the group. Seniors in groups with higher revenue generation (perhaps TMT ECM vs Industrials ECM, for example) will net higher bonuses. Groups with more specific products like Liability Management (DCM) or Convertible Bonds (ECM) can also take off in good years.

Also, just so you're aware, $317k is the average all in comp for BB VPs as self-reported by WSO users (n=41), so "only make $300k" isn't quite an accurate thing to say anyway.

 

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