Analyst Salary Expectations

Just finished my final round interview with one of the bigger developers in U.S. for an analyst role (think JDS, Tishman, Related) 

Was basically told I should be expected to work 7 days week. I’m all for working hard but it’s an analyst role. What do you think I should expect for starting salary given that work expectation? What would the potential bonus structure be?

Definitely want to get my foot in the door but don’t want to get paid peanuts. Any thoughts?

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So you are essentially jumping downward in title but upward in firm/project type? Given the years of exp, post grad, in the field, I would at least aim for an associate title and comp package, that is not a stretch. I don't think its so crazy if the firms are that far apart (I mean, I think people have joined my firm with similar title swap from small local firms). 

If this is top major market, I'd say base of $100-120k is reasonable, with exp higher being recognized (note, I am basing more off of associate, analyst like out of grad no real dev exp, maybe down to $70-80k base). Bonus can be really all over the place, like range from 10-50% (most likely 10-30%). At analyst/associate at major firm, don't expect much long-term comp, most likely to make development manager or even director to get into those pools. 

Your situation is unique, so I think the reasonable range could be pretty wide. Just not sure how they will view/assess your background.  

 

redeverI would at least aim for an associate title and comp package

I also second this, OP. On the surface, our experience level seems rather similar. Going from DM to Associate isn't that big of a deal given how meaningless real estate titles can be across companies, but dropping to Analyst seems inherently off. I can only imagine the level of one's responsibility dropping dramatically and that being a strange adjustment. 

Then again, with how hiring has been this year, perhaps people with 5 years of experience and a grad degree are gunning for top Analyst roles. 

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