What’s considered a solid base salary these days? I was offered $170K post-MBA (currently in my 2nd year of the MBA program) in a MCOL city with relatively low intensity. Not sure if I should feel good about it or hold out for something stronger.

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at
Highlighted IconHIGHLIGHTED

170k for consulting in a MCOL in this economy is very solid. Be happy.

like

Review Salary.com for details

How much work experience do you have pre-MBA? $170k sounds very solid.

like

A lot but was part of the boom and bust of Covid madness

like
Recent IconRecent

Accept it so you have something locked down in this market. And if you find something better you can always burn the bridge.

likesmart

This

I received an offer of 170 + 20% bonus from a top school. It’s certainly not in the top quartile of my cohort but it’s stable and doesn’t require me to work 60 hrs/week. Cannot complain.

like

Thinking same

It’s much more about total comp sometimes. If you’re in tech, can get tc to 250K from 170 base easily

like

^ same

like

How long post MBA? For MCOL that’s a decent offer, but if you’re 5+ years out post MBA, less so. Also depends on YoE pre-MBA and to ((some)) extent, caliber of MBA or current employer / comp.

What are you giving up?

like

Oh! Yup I’d say that’s a decent offer unless you want to do tech or banking.

like

LDP? Did you intern?

Yep boutique

like

About 8 years ago I started at Deloitte post MBA with a $150k base, in MCOL with no experience in consulting. I'm no longer in the corporate world so I don't really know how things are currently, but I'd imagine the base not moving at least $20k in that time frame, especially with the inflation in the last few years.

MBB pays 192 base out of mba now.

like

Take it

I did

like

This is a good offer.

Is it less than what you were making before your MBA?

Agreed! More than enough to hold things together

Related Posts

Join this bowl for SAS relates referrals and knowledge

Mentioned this the other day but if you still haven't, get off blockfi. They sustained heavy losses from 3AC not meeting their margin call and from gambling user funds into GBTC, which currently trades at a discount compared to BTC (they had to sell at a huge loss).

They will be the next Celsius.

Post Photo
like

What does corporate/business development pay look like in big pharma?

like
like

Hello Everyone, I had an interview on Friday and the interview went well. Now I'm waiting for response but I've not received any updates yet. Can I contact the HR person who had organised the interview for the update on the same?? Please guide.

Thanks in advance

like

How to renegotiate with pwc for more fixed

likefunny

Art directors in this city, how much you making? How many years of experience?

like

Where’s the best consultancy to work at for digital people? Who has a great culture and supports there people? Convince me why I should work at your company.

like

Is secondment provided to newly hired managers?

like

Anyone worked in Econ consulting before (eg., Cornerstone Research, Analysis Group, etc.)? Or pick Econ consulting over MBB? Would love to learn about the pay vs MBB and long term career path/exit opportunities. Thanks!

like

Hey Fishes, Can I rejoin Infosys again. I left Infosys in dec 2020. If yes, please refer me for React Js. YOE - 5.5Infosys

Hello folks,

How does everyone save tax
I'm aware about 80C, nps and home loan interest.

Anything else?

like

How strict is Jio background verification?? My wife has not shown her previous company in CV and now HR has asked to share last 3 months salary slip to release offer letter. Is it fine if she skip this company??

Has anyone found a good CPE lecture or presentation on analyzing SOC-1s and mapping to controls?

Two missed calls from our fearless leader. Either this is social engineering or I’m more important than I thought I was

Post Photo
like

Hi any reviews on Aptos retail?

like

Star Trek: Prodigy is apparently coming out this year. I liked Lower Decks but idk about us having two animated series at the same time

Is KPMG India is calling their employees to work from office in Bangalore

like

@wipro
Tata Consultancy

Hey guys, Since I am working in Deloitte and right now, I am working from home. I want to go Nepal for 2 months and I want to work from there. Do I need to tell my manager or simply I can go there and start my work. Is there any obligation?

Note- I don't want to tell anyone. Since it may backfire sometimes

like

Additional Posts in Consulting

What does corporate/business development pay look like in big pharma?

like

Any great tips/tricks for reducing cost on current engagements/increasing value delivered?

like

Anyone have familiarity with short term disability? If I take it for mental health reasons, do I need to tell my company / HR the condition I have / will the insurance tell my company ?

like

Recently received feedback that I’m too “transactional”. I take on my tasks, get them done, and take on new ones without ever enjoying the “little things”. Basically I’m a machine but don’t show enough emotion. Can anyone relate and/or coach me how to resolve this?

likefunny

What is the value in professional certifications? ACCA, CFA, CIPD, etc.

like

Left a career in banking for consulting. Ended up working on M&A post merger/Documentation as I’ve experience in the field. Life is funny.

like

Is severance taxed higher? I got 1 month of pay but seemed to be taxed much higher

like

Is it normal to switch firms early in your career?

likefunny

What makes a good consultant at each level: Associate, consultant, manager, partner

like

Relatively new in Big4 M&A advisory doing mostly integration work with some pre deal DD mixed in. I recently heard L.E.K. Consulting places well in MM PE but don't know much about them otherwise. Was interested if anyone had insight into whether a jump to their M&A or PE groups would be possible. In terms of background, I have an undergrad business degree from a T20 school and graduated a T14 law school as well.

like

Any kiddos have their second dose of the vaccine yet? How were the reactions? Should we expect to have a “sick day” tomorrow if they get the shot today?

likehelpful

Which consulting firms are hiring for experienced Associate position? Have a friend who got laid off and looking for another job.

like

Any book recommendations for philosophy, psychology, and business? Or any book you read last year changed your values? Going to fly international, gonna read it on flight. 😍

like

To all my NY 🐠 - booking some last min NYE tickets. What are some good/fun places to go for a group of 10-15 people ages 25-30?

like

My fellow South Africans impacted by what’s going on, my prayers are with you!

like

What are some of the must read books in Management Consulting?

likefunny

Anyone with experience negotiating Big 4 consulting salary? Curious how flexible they are with the pay scales.

like

Top consulting firms in the aviation / urban air mobility space?

like

4 YOE. Experience with PMO, risk management, and process improvement. Is that a good mix to land a job in industry. I need to get outta Deloitte y’all

funny

I am consulting Morgan Stanley for few years and they are offering me a full time position in IT department of wealth Management area as VP.. What is the salary offered for this role ? Any suggestion for the negotiations? #Salary

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal