I'm a Forensic Accounting manager at a small boutique firm with about 20 people, 8 YOE, former big 4 forensics. I'm making $130k a year. HCOL

It's a pretty low stress job, but i'm 30 now and am wondering if i'm losing out on money/opportunity by staying. Any other Forensics managers at other firms care to share their salary?

I feel as though the opportunities long term at this job are thin. I'd like to be a director within the next 2-3 years, but firm is so small it probably can't happen.

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Start by updating your profile to manager rather than SA. I was making 120 as a senior consultant in forensic accounting as well.

Dude, I would trade places with you in a heartbeat.

SameYOE $160k base with $10k+ bonus. Where you live is also a factor. I’m in a major city

Yeah i'm in Boston which is fairly high cost. Fully remote though so I don't have to go into an office.

$160k is making feel like it's time to look around. Good news is i'm fairly comfortable so I can take my time to find a good next home. Thank you for sharing!

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