Rothschild & Co Analyst & Associate Salary

Rothschild's compensation in the U.S. has historically tracked below the U.S. elite boutiques (Centerview, Evercore, PJT, Moelis) but at or near the bulge bracket level for analyst and associate roles. Reported first-year analyst all-in cash compensation now runs roughly $175K to $205K, per a July 2026 WSO submission showing a $120K base — a notch above the standard Street grid — with a $75K top-bucket bonus, which lands top-bucket analysts around $195K to $205K including signing. That remains meaningfully below PJT/Moelis-style top-bucket numbers.

In Europe, Rothschild is highly competitive in the local market — London, Paris, and Frankfurt analyst pay is at or near the top of the European elite advisory tier, and the firm dominates parts of European mid- and large-cap M&A.

Restructuring bankers are paid in line with M&A bankers, and the Rx franchise's counter-cyclical revenue production has historically meant Rx pay holds up in down M&A years. The trade-off candidates note is that the U.S. analyst cash bonus is meaningfully lower than at U.S. elite boutiques, but the firm offers a different value proposition — global mobility, European exposure, deep advisory relationships, and a longer-term development culture.

Methodology: year-1 totals are base + signing + first full-year bonus for the 2025-26 cycle, compiled from self-reported data (WSO bonus threads, H1B filings, Levels.fyi, Glassdoor). Bucket spread at the same bank can run $30-50K top to bottom; figures for firms with limited public disclosures, and year 2+ and associate rows, are directional estimates.

Rothschild's compensation reflects its unique position as a centuries-old European financial institution with strong sovereign advisory and restructuring capabilities. The U.S. compensation structure competes with elite boutiques while maintaining alignment with the firm's global pay philosophy. Analysts benefit from exposure to high-profile restructuring and strategic advisory mandates that command premium fees. The firm's European heritage means compensation discussions often reference global benchmarks rather than purely U.S. market dynamics. Rothschild emphasizes long-term career development and international mobility alongside competitive pay, with opportunities for overseas assignments that can include additional allowances and benefits not captured in base U.S. compensation figures.