Wall Street average bonuses rise to a historic high of nearly $250,000

NightAirdropper · 2026-03-30T00:09:58+00:00

Wall Street investment banks had a bumper year in 2023, with average bonuses rising to nearly $250,000, and are projected to reach $246,900 in 2025, a 6% year-over-year increase. However, this figure did not meet New York City's expected 15% growth, significantly impacting city tax revenue. The securities industry’s average total compensation is $505,677, with bonuses constituting a substantial portion.

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2026-03-30 00:09:58

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Gelonghui, March 29 | After a prosperous year for major investment banks in the United States, Wall Street’s average bonus has risen to a historic high of nearly $250,000. The latest estimate from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli shows that the average bonus for securities industry employees in New York City in 2025 is $246,900, an increase of 6% year-on-year. However, this figure, which is crucial for the city’s tax revenue, falls short of expectations. The fiscal plan for New York City’s 2026 fiscal year had predicted a bonus increase of 15%. Bonuses for Wall Street bankers and traders are typically distributed between December and March of the following year. This income is a significant component of the total compensation for the highest-paying industry in New York City: according to DiNapoli, the average total compensation for securities industry employees in 2024 is $505,677, with bonuses accounting for nearly half.

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