Just got an offer as an s1 in KPMG FDD practice for $95k. I’m in Texas. Did I lowball myself?

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No that seems about right. I live in similar COL but with state income taxes (TX obviously doesn’t) and am at $100k as S1.

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We’re hiring in our newly opened Dallas practice

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Not 100% remote no

I feel like it’s easy to get into this thought process, but firms are probably offering a little less to those without prior FDD experience

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Get the job and experience and jump to HL or AM next year if money is your top concern

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How long did the application/interview process take? Applied to the Minny office 2 weeks ago

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Seems accurate, Texas is MCOL

Yes, ask for 20k more ASAP

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Deloitte Houston offered me 90k and 15k signing for S1 so pretty good offer I’d say

What? Why?

I’m at $90k Boston and seeing posts like this frustrates me and makes me feel underpaid. How can I get market correction

What firm

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