Trying to explain to my non consulting friend that your salary can climb by 60k easily in 4 years. Please share your experiences of this guys (more examples the better)

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my base salary has climbed $30k in 2.5 years and I will get another base jump this upcoming May (at the 3 year mark). Add bonuses in and I’ve gained about 40-50% in TC.

I do think jumping jobs can accelerate earnings more quickly, and I think tech pays more too. But I have definitely felt rewarded for my efforts in consulting.

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215 to 363 in 3 years. Same firm.

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Wow that’s amazing! Congrats on all the hard work paying off 🥳

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75 -> 250 in 2yrs, Thanks MBA

Year 1: 85k
Year 2.1: 91.4k (promotion)
Year 2.2: 94.1k (salary adjustment)
Year 2.3: 100k (switched verticals)
Year 3: 127.5k (promoted to consultant)

From ~$111k when I left industry to ~$250k after my first ~4 years of consulting experience. At MBB, I would forecast ~1.5x wage growth every 2-3 years until Partner.

Started out of undergrad at $220 and have climbed to $387k in 3 years

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In 2.5 years base from $75k to $143k

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