Originally Posted by Unregistered

Since we are on the topic of budding senior associate level 3PQEs, here are the salary ranges for similar PQE associates in Big4, Silver Circle, Magic Circle and White Shoe outfites.

For the avoidance of doubt, 3PQE means exactly what it says - a full 3 years of experience post-call. A&G associates reach SA grade at 2 years 4 months PQE. Wong P associates take a year longer (3 years 4 months). Not sure about the other Big4s. Broadly however, a 3PQE is generally called a Year 4 associate.

Here are the scales.

Big4 3PQE (with front loading): $9,000 to $9,200
Silver Circle 3PQE (excluding bonus): $10,000 to $12,000 (bonus varies)
Magic Circle 3PQE (excluding bonus) : $13,000 to $14,500 (generally 15-20% bonus)
White Shoe (excluding bonus): $18,000 to $22,000 (generally 0 bonus)