Wall Street bankers have outperformed their City counterparts in bonus growth. The average US bonus reached $154,344 in 2025, marking a 5.85% increase, while bankers in the City saw bonuses increase by 3.5% to hit an average of $154,215, according to Efinancialcareers. The firm said bonus expectations had been “bullish,” with many bankers expecting their bonuses to rise by 50% in the fourth quarter of 2025. The report added that “the reality was far less impressive.” The analysis shows that bankers at Deutsche Bank saw total compensation rise by 31%. At Barclays, average bonuses were up 11%. While HSBC’s average change was 11%, it was identified as the lowest-paying bank in the survey.
