What is reasonable total compensation for a Strategy & Operations Associate role after 2-4 years of Big-3 consulting experience? Is $125k base pretty standard?

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Big difference between two and 4 years…

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95-115k, depending on what you’re capable of managing (e.g., prior complex engagements ). If there’s no subject mater expertise brought in the door and no business development capabilities, it’s hard to justify more $

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Seems like 125 tc is more accurate?

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At 3 YOE in HCOL I have seen 2 roles where TC is around ~$130K with base of $110-115K.

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Agreed with this

Let’s say 2.5 then lol

Depends on the company

Thank you for your insight!

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Following, curious to know too!

That’s not standard. More like $90k. Check Glassdoor for the answer

$90k? Really? Most Big-3 Firms have that as their base for 1st year out of undergrad so I would be surprised if S&O offers were that low still

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Yeah 2.5yoe post b4 you’ll likely be getting 115-130 tc. At y4 I hit 135 base/160tc. On the hunt now and I’m looking for 160-180 base 6yoe and at smaller tech co

Also totally forgot to mention - in nyc. Big premium in the pay

I get 120k

What? I’m not a big3 consultant but those numbers posted here seem incredibly low. 3 YoE and have an offer for a S&O role at tier 3(?) tech at 170 TC in HCL.

You’re right honestly I misread that. If it’s b3 you’re right

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