LMM/MM UK PE - pay bumps?

Given the market wide bump in base salaries across BBs, EBs and even MMs (in addition to MF/UMM PE), curious to see if LMM/MMPE have followed suit?

My understanding was that previously a new analyst leaving IB would expect £70/80k all in comp in UK LMM/MM PE. Have any bumped? Would make it a tough sell to leave banking if these figures haven't increased materially?

For context, currently in UK MMPE and NO pay bump yet. Expect c95-100k all in comp this year.

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My data points are limited but I am not aware of any UK LMM/MM PE firms offering pay bumps. I do know that a lot are hiring, but there have been no shortage of applicants from what I can see. Over time I do expect base pay to rise in PE as the banks have seen such large increases.

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Was my understanding that LMM associates should be expecting 75-80k base with 100% bonuses not uncommon? Surely an 80k all in salary can’t attract IB associates breaking 200k

 

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