bonus

Last year, the average Wall Street bonus rose 6% to a record $246,900, while average total compensation exceeded $561,770, according to New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

Hedge funds and other sophisticated investors who have been burned by the abrupt turnaround might be more cautious about sticking their necks out once again, he noted, particularly as bonus season approaches.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

It’s unknown whether it’s something in the vaccine itself that’s offering this bonus benefit or it’s simply the effects of reduced flare-ups of the virus within us.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

This is an account in which savers can build up a deposit, with the government topping up contributions of up to £4,000 each year with a 25% bonus.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Tight schedule, too, and a fat bonus if we finish early."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Wall Street has been raking in outsize profits from this year’s market volatility and flashy stock-market debuts, and year-end bonuses are expected to show it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

That is expected to turn up in year-end bonuses, which often account for a big chunk of pay on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026

From inception that tour’s financial sensibilities were wack — $100 million, $200 million, $300 million signing bonuses before a stroke was played.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

They tapped Habba, who was still working at the Justice Department, and allegedly offered her $10 million a year for four years and at least $10 million in bonuses.

From Salon ● Oct. 22, 2026

People on Wall Street had long ago learned that their bonuses were the last thing they should talk about with people off Wall Street.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis