Consulting Partner currently at $325k
OTC base/bonus structure. Way under
valued. In final rounds with Microsoft for
a level 66/67 role, targeting base/bonus/
equity model. 20 years of experience,
living in medium cost of living location.
I'm looking to finally get comped
according to the value I bring. Any
advice on what a reasonable target comp
splits I should strive for at Microsoft?
Maybe negotiate level 68? Maybe 200k
base / 40 annual bonus / 300k annual
equity? Or $1M OTC? Thoughts?

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Consulting Partner currently at $325k
OTC base/bonus structure. Way under
valued. In final rounds with Microsoft for
a level 66/67 role, targeting base/bonus/
equity model. 20 years of experience,
living in medium cost of living location.
I'm looking to finally get comped
according to the value I bring. Any
advice on what a reasonable target comp
splits I should strive for at Microsoft?
Maybe negotiate level 68? Maybe 200k
base / 40 annual bonus / 300k annual
equity? Or $1M OTC? Thoughts?

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Second year Associate (9 YOE/MBA)

Offered a Director of Strategy role in a fun and fast growing industry (think media/tech/entertainment). Total compensation is $260K (180K base, rest is RSU and bonus)

Currently I am up for EM in ~6 months and TC is ~$220. I’m not excited by my current job, but I don’t hate it either.

I think the new opportunity is in an exciting space but not sure if I’m doing the right thing by leaving at this point of my tenure (not interested in becoming a Partner) Help?

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IBM fish: Help! What’s a the salary band for a VP, senior client partner in consulting services look like? What about an emerging market?

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What does partner comp look like at a top 200 firm vs a top 20 firm?

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Everyone complains about b4 salary…but don’t realise that if you make partner…salary will never be an issue

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Considering an opportunity as a Business Partner with an analytics group at a cyber security company in the valley. Current Manager at Big4. Would represent a step up in total comp but wondering if it’s viewed as a step backwards in career progression?

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Thoughts on business partner procurement role at Google: Is this a good exit opportunity for an EM? What’s the total comp? Any experience interviewing/getting an offer for this role?

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Just received an offer for a partner position from IBM GBS. Target bonus mentions 35% plus an additional 10% - is this a band d or c offer?

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First year M&A associate. I never came into big law wanting /expecting to gun or make partner, and first year pretty much confirmed that. I'm more than happy to leave for in house in 4-6 years and live a much more chill life. Knowing this, what is the best way to max out the $'s? I'm thinking of considering auto-lateral at year 2/3 and again at 4/5 just for the signing bonus (I know things may change and maybe I wouldn't do it if I loved my firm or got an in house job), but is this viable?

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Currently in the US but interviewing for a UK-based firm and role. The comp level they are throwing around is £250k TC. Is this reasonable for a Director-level role with 12 YOE?

My comparator would be wait 18-24mo to become a consulting partner - in the US that starts at $450k/£325k.

For the purposes of this question, assume I’m optimizing for initial comp, not long term potential, and not livability, Intl experience, WLB, CoL etc.

Thanks!

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Interviewing at McKinsey from a big 4 consulting firm - currently an engagement manager interviewing for an engagement manager role on the partner track - comp at big 4 is currently $165k base, what’s a reasonable amount to ask for at mck?

I got an Ivy League exec mba in 2020 as well, which hasn’t yet been reflected in my big 4 comp (we mostly didn’t do raises because of covid last year). Trying to understand how much higher mck might be willing to go?

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What sort of total comp do people see for Managing Director vs Partner at Deloitte Digital? Is one better, recruiter was saying same level diff responsibility?

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Stay at AWS as a L7 Principal making $420k TC or take the offer from McKinsey as an Associate Partner at $450k TC? McK is experienced track. Which one has the longer 5 year trajectory for comp?

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Accenture and Deloitte consulting folks - what is the first / second year total partner comp in your firm? Intel would be helpful as courting MD level offers from both. Thanks in advance!

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MBB is known for fastest progression to Partner in 6-7 years and SIGNIFICANTLY better comp compared to Big 4. That said seeing some of my Big 4 friends make it to SMs in 7 years so MBB needs to amp up the meritocracy based promotions.

Curious what would be the comp for a 1st year consulting partner in Big 4?

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Hi fishes! How practical is the idea to join a Big 4 to become a partner ? How many people (in terms of %) actually stay there for so long ? I’m getting into a Big4 with the aspiration to become a partner someday and letting go of a role in a product based firm giving me 7 lacs more in compensation. I later don’t want to regret my decision in monetary aspect. My YoE = 7+ years.

For a given non-technical candidate with 10 yoe and a top 10 MBA, what is the ranking for how much FAANG+Microsoft would pay that person in these roles?
1. Product Strategy
2. Partnerships/Partner Solutions Management
3. Product Marketing Management
4. Strategy & Operations
5. Program Management

Is the order from most to least compensation 1, 4, 2, 3, 5?

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Fishes, need advice. I dipped my toe in the market and now have an offer that is $100k more than my current salary (in industry, as a program manager). Spoke to my lead partner and they’ve been able to increase my pay by $9k (lol). I don’t feel ready to leave consulting as I’ve come from industry. What would u do?

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My partner is interviewing at pwc for an associate role in cyber security. What is a reasonable salary band she should target? And should she ask for a signing bonus? Location: Toronto. Thanks!

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Hi Fishes,

How is the work-life balance, career growth, bonus,work culture etc. at Dr.Reddys Lab for the post of Business Partner- Analytics?

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Curious on Senior Manager (tax) salary progression for folks out there? VHCOL here (Bay Area): I’ll start:
SM1 - $150k (plus 11k bonus)
SM2 - 162.5k (plus 12k bonus)
SM3 - 175k (bonus TBD)

Have received good/strong reviews. Considered to have a strong path to partner.

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Folks - Which is a better option .. Deloitte MD or ZS Partner? Similar comp.

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What is the total comp of an MD at FTI? Is it equivalent to partner and is a Senior managing director synonymous with a senior partner?

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Does anyone know the salary range for EY Senior Consultant Supply Chain and Operations for the EAST region?

6 YOE Industry Experience

Also, any idea about how many interviews rounds are required? Read on a post from last year that there are two interviews with SMs for anything below manager. Manager and above would require interviewing with a partner. Any insight on if this is still valid?

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In the 16 years since I was a summer clerk, profits per equity partner have more than doubled. The associate comp. scale has increased 20k in the same period. People wonder why associates are leaving for other jobs….

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Is there anybody that thinks their salary is particularly greater than, or at least inspiring to, the majority on here that you’re willing to provide numbers and your career path to achieve it?

Whether you’re a partner, got in a pre-IPO company, C-suite, etc. I think it’d be interesting to see numbers, COL, and career path of the top earners, because I think there is quite a bit of misconception that all top earners have IB experience lol

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Facebook is stating 95k base 10% bonus and equity (unclear how much) for marketing science partner in MCOL city. 4 YOE. Is this fair? Seems low..

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Has anybody discussed with a partner a salary increase and how did that go?

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Moving to NYC from Europe. Gonna make 170-180k pre Bonus. My partner is a student in NYC. How much rent can I afford in the city if I want to still have a fun life. My partner can chip in 1.5 to 2k per month.

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Currently interviewing for Jr. Positions with my partner. Is it better to shoot for a higher salary and then work down? Or would you just get dismissed for unrealistic expectations? Any tips for handling the salary talk?

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As a mid level, do you prioritize quality of work or compensation? Is it depending on whether or not you want to make partner?

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What is a broad general salary range for a partner at KPMG?

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Is it appropriate to ask about the comp/benefits the partner group makes at a regional consultancy I’m interviewing with (top 30)? At B4 I know I’d start around 300k in my practice, great pension, etc. Obviously it depends on growth of the firm (300mil rev last year, projecting 1B by 2026) but I’m just not sure how to go about it. I’m already a senior manager so just don’t want to join somewhere with not much room for growth even if I do join partnership.

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Am I being underpaid? Chicago. Started in 2017. Work at a mid-size insurance defense firm as the only associate in my practice group. I pretty much handle my own files except if I need to run something by a partner. Minimum billable 1950 (with expectation you exceed that). Partners consistently give me good reviews, feedback, tell me I'm the best associate, will make partner, etc. Make 110k with around ~10k yearly bonus.

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Partner is upset with me about something that was out of my control. Is the best course of action to take responsibility, apologize, and move forward, or try to explain my side? Also is this likely to affect year end bonus/raise?

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I was invited by former colleagues to join them as a 20% equity partner in a strategy consulting boutique they founded last year. I had expected the next step of my career would be to join a tech startup but with this move my total comp would likely double or more ($800K+). Do I follow my dream or follow the money?

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Let’s say average B4 first year partner draw is $400k with 5th yr average being $550k. Does anyone agree or disagree strongly with the below very general averages:
Tier 2 (GT/BDO/RSM) - yr1 $325k; yr5 $400k
Tier 3 (ranking 7-20) - yr1 $275k; yr5 $350
Regionals - yr1 $225k; yr5 $300k

I’m trying gauge what the long term comp difference would be at different firms assuming all other factors equal. TIA fishes!!

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So do all of these comp conversations end when some one makes a partner ? How does their comp structure look like ? Curious

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Need help evaluating two offers with same salary
Deloitte - Assistant Director - HR said M4 level salary - is that manager or senior manager? or EY - Manager with written promise to evaluate mid year, exec coaching and partner sponsoring business case - is the salary band for SM very different between the two? Deloitte EY

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I have 7.3 YOE and my Tech Stark is SAP UI5/ Fiori Developer.
I currently have 2 offers in hand, one from
Sopra Steria, Technical Lead 2B - CTC 18.6 LPA which is completely fixed and the other offer is from Capgemini, Manager C2- CTC 18 LPA(Variable 10%) and joining bonus 50k.

Please help me by suggesting which one I can go forward with.

Thanks !!

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I received a recognition in September and later in October month I resigned. Is there any policy that if associate has raised separation from Accenture then he will not receive any hike or variable bonus even if his last working day is in Jan 2022?

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Does the stub bonus after A2A promote have any variability? I know BAML hasn’t announced yet so looking at past examples

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Got an offer for Director of Operations at Amazon. Anyone have a ball park estimate on what total compensation I should ask for?

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Does anyone knows, what is the salary ranges for Sr Architect and Director technology?

What is everyone's salary?

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Now that flexing has become common: 31 year old senior associate, net worth of -$15k, salary of $80k, career in flames, renters destroyed my only property. AMA

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How does below compare with regional comp for big4? Considering the salary progression and 1/2-bed flats in London being ~£400-500k I can’t see how it’s feasible to ever own a place until SM grades by which point most will be in early/mid-30s...

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Currently an internal consultant for a large, top tier domestic bank with 4 YOE considering opportunities at big 4 firms. What’s a reasonable expectation for base salary / bonus for consultant/senior consultant roles?

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What is the bare minimum salary (in NYC) for entry-level positions before one should consider other avenues/in-house/other cities?

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Salary, location, and specific level (M1, M2, etc.) for a Manager in Tech Assurance/IT Audit?

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Interviewing at KPMG for a manager role in San Francisco. What salary range should I expect? It’s a drastic geography change from Big D where I’m at now

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What’s the salary range for mba Senior associate with KPMG Strategy in Chicago?

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First year Deloitte S&O senior consultant salary? NYC no MBA.

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Does anyone have experience working at Northern Trust? I’m looking to join the company on the asset management side and want to know about salary range and likelihood of promotions once you’re there. Thanks!

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Anyone know the salary range at CGI for a new grad consultant?

Glassdoor says between $65-120k. How accurate is this?

MSc in eHealth. Trying to break into consulting
Asking for a friend

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Hi all! In Cyber risk consulting and up for promotion as a manager. Any idea on average comp and bonus (in non-covid times)?

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Working as CAL Manager with Accenture S&C India. Offered ~GBP 76.5K (fixed plus flexi) at Manager Grade by Deloitte London.

Prior to Accenture, I have already served as S&O Manager with Deloitte India for ~1.5 yrs - so this would be my second stint with Deloitte as Manager "again".

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2. Is GBP 76.5K sitting at the lower end of M grade in Deloitte UK? What should be a good expectation for the role

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Any Atomic Habit readers here? I’m brainstorming identity-based habits for two things I want to change:

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Neither of these feel that helpful. Any one have suggestions for other identity-based goals that get at these changes I want to make?

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Anyone else getting spammed for "law firm in house/gc's office" roles and know what the deal is with that? Not really looking to do it but curiosity

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Are we allowed to dish on how ineffective recruiters are? I’d really like to Yelp bomb a specific recruiter for being so ineffectual, unresponsive, negligent, and ghosting

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Hi Fishes, Can you please help me with in-hand salary. Also, I didn’t understand the LTA part(exempt on valid bills). Does that mean I will get it only after valid bills?
Your inputs are highly appreciated. Thanks!

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I got offered a Sr product compliance associate at Amazon. I have 4 years of experience and based in Pune. What kind of salary should I be expecting?

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