I just reached 200k total comp. How long did it take for you to reach 300k total comp? Currently 32, and want to pay off 200k in student loans and have kids by my own. No partner.

If partner comp was capped at $250k/yr, would you stay in consulting?

I am going to collect my bonus and then ride the wave and get paid until they let me go or I find an alternative. After 12 years in public, my partner can’t tell me when I’ll be “up” for my last promo

Let's do a salary thread for Partners: Post your - Total Annual Comp - Cty - Years as Partner - Qualifications you hold. Fishbowl will circulate the data once we've reached 100 responses, so make sure to share with your coworkers.

Would you turn down a job offer (firm culture unknown but not notoriously terrible) that would pay 70k more per year before bonus to stay at a firm with good culture under a partner you really like?

As a managing partner, I’m always looking to find talent. Other than comp, what are associates really looking for in a firm? What will set a firm apart from others?

Can we have any partners within this post comment on starting partner salary, and salary growth over the years (please call out service line). Some of us are thinking of this as a career track! Cheers

What’s first year partner comp like at MBB?

Let's do a thread on Partner Satisfaction: How satisfied are you with your firm based on these categories Compensation Culture Quality of work. Fishbowl will circulate the data once we've reached 75 responses to help you understand what firms are best for Partners and senior leaders.

Partners, why do you purposefully do not disclose details regarding partner compensation (structure, pay level, etc.)? Is it a cultural thing?

I’m at a small firm, and one of the other associates looks like he’s gonna leave. So the partner offered me the associate’s entire bonus if I tell the partner for sure he’s leaving. Horrible, right?

Anyone in a relationship with someone not at same level of education. My partner makes similar salary. But has a blue collar job and im wondering how you guys have mastered the differences. F40’s

Is it worth it to grind out to become a B4 partner?what are the upside,e.g., 1m+ salary, pension component, etc. and what are the risks? Should you try to switch to PE or do entrepreneurship?

What’s the best exit opportunities for HC consultants that do not fall into HR Business Partner? I have no interest in compensation, laws, succession planning, etc,.. CONT

Is it okay to ask the Partner for his/her salary on the comp call? I mean, if we’re actually being transparent, and he/she knows my pay, I’d like to know theirs too.

For those that plan to stay in PA and pursue partner, let’s say you make partner. What’s your total comp per year goal to be satisfied with your career?

Going to meet a partner and counselor before the round table. I was told by my seniors that I’m a high performer. Any advice on comp negotiation from staff 2 to senior?

I’m a Cyber Director (approx. 13-14 yrs exp) making $250K + $40-50K bonus. Exhausted of consulting & don’t feel like pushing for Partner. Thoughts on industry opportuniti & some pros and cons.

How do you tactfully decline a project from a partner who gave you a good raise and bonus? I’ve done more than 1/2 year on this project last year, did well, and now he wants me back, but (cont’d)

I would like to renegotiate my salary. I have been at this firm for 6 months. The pay is low for the billable hours req. Our hours are based on the hours after partner cuts them. More in comments.