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$170,376
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Investment Banking Associate is $170,376 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $110,732 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $59,644 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For an Investment Banking Associate in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Investment Banking Associate in United States. Employers include Stanford Group, Lazard and Moelis & Company.
Top Paying Companies
For Investment Banking Associate in United States
| 1 | Stanford Group | $251,706 | |
| 2 | Lazard | $229,400 | |
| 3 | Moelis & Company | $227,880 | |
| 4 | Evercore Partners | $227,224 | |
| 5 | Jefferies | $224,998 | |
| 6 | Houlihan Lokey | $222,483 | |
| 7 | Cowen | $214,529 | |
| 8 | Goldman Sachs | $212,492 | |
| 9 | Harris Williams & Co. | $211,312 | |
| 10 | D.A. Davidson & Co. | $209,060 |
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Top Paying Industries
For an Investment Banking Associate in United States
The top paying industry for an Investment Banking Associate in United States is Financial Services with a median total pay of $184,508.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Investment Banking Associate are Stanford Group, Lazard, and Moelis & Company.
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What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
What people are saying about Investment Banking Associate salaries
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Investment Banking Associate pay FAQ
The average salary for an Investment Banking Associate is $170,376 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2387 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Investment Banking Associate employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Investment Banking Associate in United States is $230,846 per year.
The lowest salary for an Investment Banking Associate in United States is $127,949 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Investment Banking Associate or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Investment Banking Associate.
Glassdoor's anonymous ratings report that 74% of investment banking associates are satisfied with the salary they make at their current job. Many of them also make an average of $59,644.11 a year in additional pay through bonuses and profit sharing.
Are you interested in making more in your career as an investment banking associate? Consider earning a certification in the field. The Certified Investment Banking Associate certification is popular. Depending on your specialty, you can also consider the Certified Investment Management Analyst, the Chartered Market Technician, or the Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional certificates. Almost all investment banking associates have a bachelor's degree, but other education can push your pay toward the top of the scale. See if universities near you offer courses or certificate programs, or, if you're in the process of earning your bachelor's degree, check course offerings at your current university.
Do you love your current company, but want to make more? Maybe you want to find a new job as an investment banking associate, but don't know where to start. Either way, a good first step is to research your market rate. Once you know what you're worth, see how your current salary or that of new job postings compares to what you currently make. When negotiating for a higher salary, consider asking for at least 10% more than your current salary or above the amount you were offered in a new job, but that may change depending on how the current amount compares to the market rate.