Wall Streeters Poised to get Record Bonuses in 2025 with Profits Exceeding $60B

In August, leading compensation consultant Johnson Associates predicted an uptick in bonus payouts, too.

Johnson Associate said Wall Streeters working on fixed-income trading desks could see their bonuses grow 10% to 20%, while equities traders may get increases of up to 30%.

The improved outlook follows a weak start to the year, when banks and financial firms faced uncertainty from global trade tensions and muted deal-making.

New York Post / October 23, 2025