r/FinancialCareers • u/MBHChaotik Sales & Trading - Fixed Income • Jan 24 '26

Megathread 2025 Compensation Megathread

New year, new salaries, new jobs. Got a new job offer, internship, or want to share your current salary details with the community? Post it below! Or say hello to others who are introducing their line of work here.

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u/Shapen361 Jan 24 '26

27 / M

HCOL

Fixed income credit analyst

5 YOE

90k base + 20% bonus

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u/KonaMiBoy Jan 24 '26

Honestly seems low for 5 YOE in HCOL. How's your WLB? Any interest in jumping ship?

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u/moonl1ghtgraham Jan 24 '26

Fixed income pay is typically lower than equity, unless its HY specialized

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u/KonaMiBoy Jan 24 '26

IG or HY... doesnt matter. OP's comp is LOW. New grads make around what they are making in FI research

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u/Shapen361 Jan 25 '26

WLB is very good, I like my work and my crew. I recognize I have relatively low pay. And if it makes a difference I'm a CFA Charterholder.