Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs juniors now earn up to $500,000 as Wall Street hikes bonuses

Last year, Goldman Sachs paid its associates bonuses of between 85% to 95% of base salary
Last year, Goldman Sachs paid its associates bonuses of between 85% to 95% of base salary Photo: Getty Images

Goldman Sachs has hiked bonuses for its associates as investment banks fight to retain juniors amid a broader surge in compensation on Wall Street. 

Those on the second rung of the investment banking hierarchy have received bonuses of between 175% to 200% of base salary for 2021, according to conversations with juniors and headhunters.

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