Salaries in Finance

Am I being soft? I’m currently in a massive fight with my partner because I turned down an out-of-state VP offer that would have cleared our entire mortgage. The new role was offering a $290k base, bu...

I just passed my Series 7 and Series 66 exams on the first try, and my reward from management was a generic congratulatory email. No promotion, no salary adjustment, and no timeline on when I’ll actua...

Looking for officer advice. I've been headhunted for a role at BNP. Risk. Title promo to VP from director, and 30k on top of my current salary. I'm essentially confirmed for VP this year but don't kno...

Currently making $55k as client services manager with 13 years experience. After passing 7/66 and transitioning to registered staff, what should my salary be?

I watched a new hire walk into our bank and secure a base salary that it took me four years of promotions to reach. We’re both Senior Portfolio Managers handling the exact same asset size. I love my c...

My firm’s Unlimited PTO policy claimed its latest victim after a senior analyst was down-bucketed for taking two weeks off for his wedding. He didn't check his emails while he was in Europe, and manag...

I’m making $180k as a first-year, but I spent my entire Memorial Day weekend eating cold takeout alone at my desk while my friends were on a boat. My actual hourly wage is probably lower than a fast-f...

How many people want financial freedom but don't track where their money goes?

Our firm is paying an AI automation vendor $300k a year to replace the exact middle-office reporting team that I currently manage. Management keeps telling us our jobs are safe, but they also asked me...

I just turned down a job that offered a massive $60k raise because the glassdoor reviews consistently mentioned a mandatory Saturday morning check-in. My current role is definitely underpaying me at $...

My bossasked me to volunteer for a weekend project that is 100% outside of my job description and unpaid. He framed it as a great visibility opportunity with the C-suite, but we all know it’s just bec...

I survived three separate rounds of layoffs at my company, but my reward was having my target bonus entirely eliminated. The company claims that preserving head-count was their priority, so they strip...

I am looking at a job in New York that offers a massive sign on bonus. It's a decent amount of money and I could still commute the in-office days from my home in CT. BUT I'd have to pay it back if I l...

~9 total YOE, 4 in Corp Dev at a large public company at HCOL. Looking for better WLB, and jump to strategic finance / FP&A. Currently making ~$190-215k depending on RSU stock price. Is it worth jump...

A company’s culture becomes visible during periods of uncertainty.Anyone can appear aligned during growth.Stress reveals operating philosophy.

I received a verbal offer today for a revenue manager position at a construction company. I’ll be making more than 30k more than my current position so I’ll be kinda crazy not to take it. But they jus...

Managed a branch office solo in 2025, 300+ HH, $55MM in AUM. Increased revenue by 15%. Missed the firm’s AUM goal, so no commissions/splits this year. Expected salary earnings $50k less than 2025. ...

Do you all talk about your salaries with your friends who don't work in finance? It always feels so awkward, but ducking out of the conversation is also awkward.

The businesses with staying power tend to share one trait. They make customers feel understood, not processed. That distinction becomes more valuable as automation increases.

When is it worth it to lateral? I could get a 15% salary increase if I accept the offer I have, but I'm worried about building raport, proving myself, etc all over again.