Will my KPMG offer equalize with the senior associate salary?

I just got hired as an experienced hire (senior associate) at KPMG for 78k. According to glassdoor, this is the very low end for Senior associates. The hiring partner and recruiter said they can't bump me higher because of my years of experience. (was making 69k at another large consultancy)

 

yeah if you start as an associate at KPMPG usually takes 1 1/2 - 2 years to promote to senior- which is why I was gld I got the senior title with the offer. Just thought I should be compensated fairly for the work i'll be doing. But my original question was: do you all think the salary will equalize to what is on glassdoor/payscale/other sites...say next year when it is time for raises/bonuses?

 

Maybe. Depending on your rating. All you need to get to 85K is a 10% bump which doesn't sound impossible. Question is whether KPMG allows for in-year transfers as eligible for raise considering when you started and when raises occur.

Also, check out going concern's KPMG comp watch threads. Depending on what city you're in, comp can be pretty variable. The thread usually has actual folks post salaries, levels, ratings, raises, etc. that may be a better representation that looking at glass door aggregate data.

 

You're looking at 7k as the deciding factor?

That kind of salary difference is tactical in nature, and you need to look at your career choices strategically - especially the first few years. You'll be working for 40 years. Now is the time when you start defining your field and expertise. The work you do and the things you learn should always trump salary at this point.

 

Yes, my comp is way higher but I'm a Senior Associate in EVS and I have an MSF. I made $81k as a Bval associate at a different big 4 with only internship experience.

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