Wall Street bonuses reach record 49.2 billion dollars
Wall Street bonuses rose 9% to a record $49.2 billion in 2025 as profits grew. The average payout reached $246,900 despite a slight dip in total employment.
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Bonuses for Wall Street executives reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. According to data released by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the average bonus climbed 6% to $246,900. The growth comes as dealmakers, traders, and wealth managers benefited from strong trading activity and underwriting fees, despite a year characterized by geopolitical uncertainty and the impact of tariffs on global markets.
