May 7th, 2026

Wall Street Poised for Bonus Increases in ‘Year of the Bank’

Wall Street bonuses are projected to jump for the third year in a row as market volatility fuels trading demand and dealmaking makes its long-awaited comeback. For investment bankers who advise corporate clients on deals, incentive pay is poised to be up 10% to 20% or more from a year earlier, according to Johnson Associates. Katherine Doherty has more.