Currently at Consultant level making 95k in the DC area, up for promotion this year at Deloitte. Got an offer from Booz Allen of $110k at Associate level. I countered with $120k. I feel like they will meet me in the middle at $115k. Should I stay firm at $120k or am I asking for too much/not enough??

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Associates at BAH are not bonus eligible. Neither are Lead Associates. BAH is kind of notoriously cheap with salaries and raises, so manage future expectations. I held the line at 160 for a LA role as a boomerang and we couldn’t find common ground. Ended up getting 160 plus 15% bonus somewhere else.

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This is a great point. The salary increase YOY at D is a hit miss based on the time I’ve been here but the bonus at SC and above is great

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Tbh I think you’ll probably get to 105-110 with your promo to SC anyway. This seems like a pretty nominal bump and would only be worth it if you really want out or BAH has a specific opportunity that is a great fit

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Make sure you factor in your family leave too… most places will allow for leave with at least 1-2 year of tenure with the firm

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110-120 sounds about right. I’m assuming 4 YOE; consulting experience included in GPS. non-hot skill area; I would have a chat with them about bonus structure to factor in. I’ve heard Booz is not bonus heavy place which would impact your YOY income

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There are bonuses for SC+ in cyber, or at least there were as of a few years ago.

Stay Firm. No that isn't too much. I am at Booz an associate with 7 years of experience and I make 115K. Whatever you do don't accept lower then the counter offer you put in. Specially for that level. what is your background?

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Agree with D3, also you can probably get a better offer after promo

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A-level - make 140K with 10K sign on. Only the mgmt consulting side gets annual bonuses. But for wide receivers 5K annual for any school/certs you want. Other than that, we don’t offer much for you by comparison to where you’re at.

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No way. 20% raise isn’t really that much and it’s BAH, not McKinsey or even LEK.

How are you cleared people accepting salaries under 130-140k right now. Keep moving and get those averages up, stop accepting these lousy offers.

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