Few may think of Stanford Graduate School of Business as a finance school, but in finance the GSB rules. Four of the top seven paying industries are in finance, with the highest average base salaries of $177,663 in venture capital.
| Industry | Salary | Sign-On | Other Guaranteed Comp | Expected Performance Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Capital | $177,653177653 | $36,25036250 | $68,68868688 | $73,77373773 |
| Private Equity | $175,690175690 | $39,16739167 | $125,783125783 | $152,037152037 |
| Investment Management | $159,000159000 | $43,33343333 | $123,333123333 | $137,500137500 |
| Software Tech | $156,909156909 | $26,25026250 | $36,66736667 | $36,66736667 |
| Media/Entertainment | $150,000150000 | NANA | NANA | NANA |
| Hedge Funds | $147,278147278 | $36,25036250 | $185,000185000 | $203,571203571 |
| Consulting | $144,750144750 | $28,09228092 | $22,86222862 | $28,94028940 |
