Does industry really pay more? I’ve interviewed with 3 firms now for a more senior position but the pay is less than what I would make in consulting.

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Industry rarely pays more

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Top CEOs make more than partners.
VPs make more than project leaders.
Otherwise consulting higher.
Of course a super generalized summary.

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Depends. If you are at a firm that averages less than 100k for mid level pay, then yes. If your firm pays mid or entry level around 100k then no.

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What you see on FB is not always the correct info

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I went from 150k as a manager to 180 base to tech.

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I thought Tech paid comparably but that doesn’t seem to be the case (all three firms were tech)

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Depends on industry. E.g if you go into Retail, likely to get a pay cut. In FI, likely to do better, esp in strategy roles

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Tech companies pay more to developers.

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Isolated anecdotal example so take it for what it's worth - I left a big 4 firm for a client (startup). Went from $80k to $105k with $10k signing and 15% annual bonus.

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It’s likely a less stressful job too though.

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Generally the bonus in industry is much better. Many director and above level roles have 30% bonus.

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OP, I didn't realize it is was a pay cut. Unless the new job is something you really love and enjoy doing, or affords you a work/life balance that you can't get anywhere else, I don't know that it's a smart move. Obviously, I don't know the details so take this with a grain of salt.

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People leave jobs for different reasons. You have to ask yourself why you want to leave consulting? Money? Work/life balance? Getting off the road? Stress? Opportunity that the role provides? You are in charge of your career choices and only you can make that decision

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Uber pays shit, pretty much anyone with less than 3 years experience goes in at 70k for my small sample (5 previous coworkers). They get promised this great equity bonus package but it vests monthly over like 5 years so it’s basically worthless. Promotions seem very slow. Average tenure of those 5 people was maybe 2 years. Great perks though (Uber credit, catered lunch and expense dinner; most of them used Uber eats on weekends and office food during week and never bought groceries)

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Yeah 100-110k was what the three firms were offering for a sr associate position

That's not terrible. My other offer was from EY for $95k + $5k signing.

@PM1, yes, it’s not terrible but it’s less than what I currently make

A2, I agree but I don’t know if I should take a pay cut to leave consulting

What about for senior associates? I’ve been hearing 10%.

I have yet to find an industry job that pays more. So I'm still a consultant for now.

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