Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does an Associate make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$72,902 / yrTotal Pay
$66,329 / yrBase Pay
$6,573 / yrAdditional Pay

$72,902

 / yr
$47K$114K
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The estimated total pay for a Associate is $72,902 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $66,329 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 $6,573 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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Total Pay Trajectory

For Associate in New York City, NY

$72,902 /yr
Associate
$104,378 /yr
Senior Associate
$72,612 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For an Associate in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Associate in New York City, NY. Employers include Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Locke Lord and Wachtell Lipton.

1
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
$398,809/yr
3
Wachtell Lipton
$386,588/yr
5
Bracewell
$366,006/yr
9
Kramer Levin
$346,355/yr

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Morgan Stanley
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$200,105

 / yr

$229,551

 / yr

$210,194

 / yr

$149,571

 / yr

$126,479

 / yr

$230,040

 / yr

$211,172

 / yr

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 / yr

$166,439

 / yr

$218,413

 / yr

$218,771

 / yr

$205,332

 / yr

$297,466

 / yr

$252,029

 / yr

$258,376

 / yr

$242,197

 / yr

$218,004

 / yr

$288,879

 / yr

$135,956

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Top Paying Industries

For an Associate in New York City, NY

The top 5 paying industries for an Associate in New York City, NY are Legal with a median total pay of $262,399, Financial Services with a median total pay of $210,195, Real Estate with a median total pay of $184,054, Insurance with a median total pay of $171,441, and Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $169,078.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • LegalLegal$262,399

    30% Higher than other industries

  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$210,195

    13% Higher than other industries

  • Real EstateReal Estate$184,054

    0% Lower than other industries

  • InsuranceInsurance$171,441

    7% Lower than other industries

  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$169,078

    8% Lower than other industries

Legal

Top paying companies in Legal for Associate are Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Locke Lord, and Wachtell Lipton.

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & RosatiWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati$398,809/yr
Locke LordLocke Lord$387,326/yr
Wachtell LiptonWachtell Lipton$386,588/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Consulting?

Consulting jobs provide opportunities to build both general and specialized skills and develop at all stages of a worker’s professional career. Requirements vary widely by industry, with workers being compensated more for higher education and specialization. Additionally, workers have the opportunity to expand their professional network and undergo continuous on-the-job training to upskill and meet evolving client requirements.

How does the Associate salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Associate in US is $85,778 per year based on 61,412 salary contributions, which is 30.14% less than the salary for a Associate in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Associate gets the highest compensation are Morgan Stanley, Fenwick & West LLP and Citigroup Inc.. Bigger companies typically pay 69.54% more than smaller companies for a Associate.

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Associate

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$148,000

/yr

$123K | $25K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$64,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$200,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$65,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$100,010

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$42,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | <1 year

$135,000

/yr

$85K | $50K

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday
Associate

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday

Associate pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for an Associate is $66,329 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 116782 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Associate employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for an Associate in New York City, NY is $102,167 per year.

The lowest salary for an Associate in New York City, NY is $43,062 per year.

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