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Wall Street Bonuses Surge to $49.2 Billion Amid Tensions

3/26/2026

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Wall Street bonuses totaled $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from 2024, per New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
The average bonus rose to $246,900, driven by strong trading and underwriting amid tensions.
Financial-sector employment fell to 198,200 in 2025 from a 30-year high of 201,500.
DiNapoli warned ongoing conflicts, notably the war with Iran, could reduce profits and tax revenues and threaten the city budget.

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Wall Street bonuses totaled $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from 2024, per New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
The average bonus rose to $246,900, driven by strong trading and underwriting amid tensions.
Financial-sector employment fell to 198,200 in 2025 from a 30-year high of 201,500.
DiNapoli warned ongoing conflicts, notably the war with Iran, could reduce profits and tax revenues and threaten the city budget.