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JPMorgan hikes junior pay again as banking salaries spiral

Four major investment banks have increased junior salaries twice within 12 months

JPMorgan has hiked second-year analyst pay to $125,000 and to $135,000 for third years
JPMorgan has hiked second-year analyst pay to $125,000 and to $135,000 for third years Photo: Alamy Stock Photo

JPMorgan has increased junior salaries for the second time in six months — the fourth major investment bank to do so — as pay across the sector has spiralled. 

Entry-level pay for bankers at JPMorgan have increased from $100,000 to $110,000, according to people familiar with the matter. This is a near 30% increase since the beginning of 2021, when first year salaries were $85,000 across Wall Street.

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