US EditionWall Street Bonuses Rise 9% to $49.2 Billion in 2025, Comptroller Says
Record $49.2 billion bonus pool fueled by $65.1 billion in pre-tax profits despite slower job growth and geopolitical risks, New York State Comptroller reported.
- New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reported Thursday that Wall Street's total bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9%, with the average bonus climbing 6% to $246,900.
- Profits powered the payout, with Wall Street earning a record $65.1 billion in pre-tax profits in 2025, up more than 30% from the prior year, driven by strong trading activity and underwriting fees.
- Industry headcount fell to 198,200 in 2025, down from a 30-year high, yet real estate agent Bridget Elkin noted bonuses can 'nudge' luxury housing sales, though they are 'not the whole story.'
- DiNapoli estimated the 2025 bonuses will generate $199 million more in state income tax revenue and $91 million more for New York City, serving as a critical cushion amid uncertain federal funding.
- President Donald Trump's escalating tariff agenda and cooling hiring momentum threaten the industry's outlook, as DiNapoli warned that geopolitical conflicts pose extraordinary risks to financial sector growth in 2026.
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The bonuses for Wall Street workers have reached a record high again. The total budget available to companies in the New York financial district to offer additional rewards to their employees rose in 2025 to $49,2 billion — about €42.6 billion. The average bonus has increased by 6%, to $246,900 per person — almost €215,000. It is the highest figure since wages are recorded on Wall Street in 1987, according to Bloomberg.Continue reading
Average cheques of $ 246,900, banks grind profits for 65 billion. The Comptroller DiNaples warns: public accounts depend on the prizes, but weigh the ...
Wall Street bonuses soar 9% to record $49.2B in 2025 — NY comptroller says ‘good for state and city budgets’
Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9 percent, according to an annual estimate by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who warned Mayor Zohran Mamdani that a strong financial sector is crucial for the Big Apple's success.
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Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets
Wall Street bonuses hit a new record in 2025 as profits surged. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli on Thursday reported the average bonus rose to $246,900.
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