What is realistic salary progression for top BB (GS/JPM/etc.) fixed income derivatives trader?

Title says it all: what is a realistic salary progression for top BB (GS/JPM/etc.) FICC derivatives trader? 

I understand there is variability based on market conditions, bank performance, team performance, individual performance, etc. but what are some realistic averages for Analyst/Associate/etc.? Also, I understand that comp is different for more senior employees.

Would really appreciate any insight about how total compensation might evolve. Other forums are for other types of products or they are out-dated and I just want to be realistic as its not pre-08 anymore. 

E.g. Analyst (1 - 3 years??): 100k base + xyz bonus; Associate, VP, etc.

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Hi, not sure what the point of spending your time to write that out without posting a link to any of the mentioned forums. Nonetheless, have a good day.

 

Thanks for the data points. Was under the impression that it would be a bit more for VP and above within ficc especially at a top BB. Personally know a few directors on credit sales who does between 1 - 1.25 million on the sales side. Know a few Directors within macro who clears 1m+ easily. I’m an incoming analyst so those I knew could just be outliers.

 

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