What does Chicago PE MM and UMM comp look like? Also, what are the top regarded firms in Chicago to work for?

Was just curious of how Chicago PE paid and their salary and bonus structure and how fast you can climb the ladder doing PE for either MM or UMM in Chicago? Thanks!

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