Data: New York State Comptroller; Note: Excludes stock options and other deferred compensation; Chart: Axios Visuals
The average annual bonus on Wall Street last year was $246,900, up 6% from 2024, according to data out Thursday morning from the New York state comptroller's office.
Why it matters: Higher bonuses are a sign that finance had a good year — the market turmoil and uncertainty caused by the Trump administration's tariffs only helped boost business across Wall Street trading desks.
