Aug 12, 2026

Should base salaries increase?

From what I remember street last increased base in 2020/21. Confused on why they haven’t increased since then?

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simbarawr264

2mo

salary multiple for year 3+ ans.

just my three cents.

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desjardins dragons

Analyst 1 in IB - Cov

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Because theres still enough money hungry college kids who are willing to sign away their lives

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Banker1290

2mo

Don’t expect one with AI coming for everyone…

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Associate 2 in PE - LBOs

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lol

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