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2026 Compensation Data

Investment Banking Salary Guide

Compare analyst and associate compensation across 45 investment banks. Base salary, year-end bonuses, signing bonuses, and total compensation by tier.

Compensation by Tier

TierBanksAvg AN1 BaseAN1 Total Comp Range
Bulge Bracket8$110,000$195,000 - $255,000
Elite Boutique16$108,750$NaN - $NaN
Middle Market21$103,095$NaN - $NaN

Bulge Bracket

(8 banks)

Elite Boutique

(16 banks)

Middle Market

(21 banks)

Houlihan Lokey

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Jefferies

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$110,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

RBC Capital Markets

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$110,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Wells Fargo Securities

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$110,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Piper Sandler

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

William Blair

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Robert W. Baird

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Raymond James

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$95,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Stifel

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$95,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Lincoln International

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Harris Williams

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

Solomon Partners

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$NaN - $NaN

HSBC

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$163,000 - $188,000

BNP Paribas

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$160,000 - $184,000

BMO Capital Markets

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$163,000 - $188,000

TD Securities

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$160,500 - $185,500

Truist Securities

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$102,000

AN1 Total Comp

$156,000 - $181,000

Oppenheimer & Co.

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$100,000

AN1 Total Comp

$151,000 - $176,000

Mizuho Securities

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$163,000 - $188,000

Nomura

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$105,000

AN1 Total Comp

$160,500 - $185,500

Macquarie Capital

Middle Market

AN1 Base

$108,000

AN1 Total Comp

$169,000 - $195,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do first-year investment banking analysts make?

First-year analysts at bulge bracket and elite boutique banks earn a base salary of $110,000 with year-end bonuses ranging from $70,000 to $150,000, bringing total compensation to $180,000-$260,000 depending on the firm and performance.

Which investment banks pay the most?

Elite boutique firms like Evercore, Centerview, and PJT Partners tend to pay the highest total compensation due to larger discretionary bonuses. Bulge bracket banks like Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley offer competitive base salaries with strong bonuses.

Do investment banks pay overtime?

Some banks pay overtime to first-year and second-year analysts, which can add $20,000-$40,000 to total compensation. Notable overtime-paying banks include several bulge bracket firms. This varies by bank and may change year to year.

How much do investment banking associates make?

First-year associates typically earn a base salary of $175,000-$200,000 with year-end bonuses of $100,000-$200,000, bringing total compensation to $275,000-$400,000 depending on the firm and tier.

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