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Currently a 1st year associate in DL in a Tier 2 city. Will make $185k all-in this year (105 base, 80 bonus)

Is this in-line with market pay for a similar role?

Work close to 60 hours / week on average, fund size in the $5-10bn range. I had done 1.5 years of IB before

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That seems about right, especially for a tier 2 city. Current working in Chicago in DL for a much larger fund making a bit more with the same 1.5 years of experience prior. 

 

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