Want a big return on your educational investment? Look no further than consulting for MBAs. While signing bonuses have held steady (for the most part), base pay has exploded. Not surprisingly, the charge has been led by the MBB, with Bain (+$30K), McKinsey (+$25K), and BCG (+$18K) setting the pace.
| Employer | 2019 Base Salary | 2015 Base Salary | 2019 Signing Bonus | 2015 Signing Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture Strategy | $150,000 | $135,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| A.T. Kearney | $158,000 | $140,000 | $25,000 | $20,000 |
| Bain & Company | $165,000 | $135,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Boston Consulting Group | $165,000 | $147,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Deloitte | $140,000 | $140,000 | $15,000 | $35,000 |
| Ernst & Young | $150,000 | $140,000 | $15,000 | $25,000 |
| KPMG | $150,000 | $130,000 | $35,000 | $15,000 |
| McKinsey & Company | $165,000 | $140,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 |
| PwC | $145,000 | $140,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 |
| Strategy& | $150,000 | $135,000 | $30,000 | $25,000 |
