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Investment banker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Investment Banker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$132,030
Average $132,030
Low $77,973
High $223,564

The average salary for a investment banker is $132,030 per year in the United States. 192 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 29, 2026).

Investment Banker job openings in United States

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Tch High Art - IB/AP ART
School District of Palm Beach County, Florida3.9out of 5 stars.
Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
2 weeks ago

Highest paying companies for Investment Banker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
National Black MBA Association
 
$350,000per year
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Selby Jennings
 
$337,500per year
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Fitch Ratings
 
$312,500per year
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Bank of America
 
$277,500per year
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UBS
 
$275,000per year
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Goldman Sachs
 
$275,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Investment Bankers near United States

  1. Fremont, CA
    $251,124 per year
  2. San Francisco, CA
    $160,953 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $155,463 per year
  4. Des Plaines, IL
    $100,761 per year
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $94,143 per year

Where can an Investment Banker earn more?

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