HFF Analyst Pay

How much is total compensation for a 1st year analyst at HFF? (Salary + Commission + Bonus?)

Assumptions: South East City, Debt/Equity Placement Team

Any insight/thoughts would be great, thank you in advanced!

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JSmithRE2010, any idea on how much of commission on average? Considering it's a 1st year Analyst, fresh out of college.

This might depend on a lot of factors, but what's your best guess?

 
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know a bunch of guys at HFF in a few major markets. anecdotal but one kid in year one has a base of 50k but is probably looking at 100% bonus. Works maybe 60-70 hrs. Shunning a job there because of a low base in year 1 is foolish. They get bonused/commissioned nicely if its an active office/group. And I'm sure that ramps up in years 2,3 etc . as you gain experience and add more value to deals. Great shop to cut your teeth at IMO. You can make a killing if you go the producer route and you'll get good looks from the principal side if that's what you are after.

 

Totally agree with you, pay is not priority, and I'm looking more long term. Just want to have a clear idea of the all-in comp for a 1st year analyst to prioritize expenses/ living situation.

Any idea on exactly "when" your friend began making commission? How fast did they put him to work on deals?

Thanks in advanced.

 

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