What Was Your 2025 Bonus? - 2nd Annual Survey

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the SECOND Annual YE Bonus Survey. 

50% means you got 50% of your "normal" bonus. $100k salary, 10% bonus, you got a 5k bonus therefore you pick 50%. 

2024 results:  

NO BONUS -> 25% (39 Votes)

25% -> 17% (29 Votes)

50% -> 10% (17 Votes)

75% -> 12% (21 Votes)

100% -> 25% (43 Votes)

100+% -> 14% (25 Votes)

2025 - What % bonus did you receive?

NO BONUS
12% (18 votes)
25%
13% (20 votes)
50%
11% (16 votes)
75%
11% (16 votes)
100%
35% (52 votes)
100+%
19% (28 votes)
Total votes: 150
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the 2024 bonus survey results showed a diverse range of outcomes for bonuses relative to expectations. Here's the breakdown:

  • No Bonus: 25% (39 votes)
  • 25% of Normal Bonus: 17% (29 votes)
  • 50% of Normal Bonus: 10% (17 votes)
  • 75% of Normal Bonus: 12% (21 votes)
  • 100% of Normal Bonus: 25% (43 votes)
  • 100%+ of Normal Bonus: 14% (25 votes)

This survey highlights the variability in bonus payouts, with a significant portion receiving either no bonus or their full expected bonus. It reflects the mixed financial outcomes across firms and industries during that period. If you're looking for trends or insights into 2025 bonuses, keep an eye on similar surveys or threads on WSO for updated data!

Sources: 2020 HW analyst bonuses?, Do you think it's justifiable to ask for 25% of the GP for being the fund raiser for the projects?, 2020 bonuses, 2015 IBD Analyst Bonuses, 2022 Analyst Bonus Thread

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