What Companies (Across All Areas of Finance - IB, PE, credit, HF, AM, etc) Compensate Highest?

I know vague question and will vary. Just wondering across ASO level which companies pay the most. Also wondering which pay the highest at the senior level

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights into the highest-paying companies across various areas of finance:

Investment Banking (IB)

  • Centerview Partners: Known for high compensation, especially for junior bankers.
  • Evercore
  • PWP (Perella Weinberg Partners)
  • Guggenheim
  • Jefferies Houston
  • TPH (Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.)
  • Qatalyst
  • Rothschild
  • Foros
  • Moelis
  • Lazard
  • Greenhill
  • LionTree
  • Raine
  • PJT Partners

Private Equity (PE)

  • Compensation Reports (Mid-Level): Firms are discussing raising compensation across the board, especially in light of increased on-cycle recruiting compensation.

General Compensation Insights

  • Investment Banking Director/MD: Average compensation is around $592k.
  • Vice President: Average compensation is around $392k.
  • Associates: Average compensation is around $260k.
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst: Average compensation is around $187k.
  • 2nd Year Analyst: Average compensation is around $169k.
  • 1st Year Analyst: Average compensation is around $168k.
  • Intern/Summer Associate: Average compensation is around $167k.
  • Intern/Summer Analyst: Average compensation is around $94k.

These figures and firms are based on the highest-ranked content on WSO and provide a comprehensive view of compensation across different levels and areas in finance.

Sources: Highest paying IB, Compensation Reports (Mid-Level), Salary progression for F500, Which banks pay the most?, Why is PE seen to be so prestigious?

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