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 has been in the broad range of the high-$170Ks to high-$180Ks in recent years, with base salaries at the Street grid level and bonuses for top-bucket analysts in the $50K to $80K range — 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.

* Stub bonus of $NaN - $NaN may apply for analysts starting mid-year.

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.