It’s bonus season on Wall Street. But if you work for a bank, you know that the number you’re quoted is almost never the number you get when it comes time for that bonus to pay out.

On today’s Big Take podcast, global finance reporter Laura Noonan shares what she learned by crunching the numbers on which banks deliver more or less than they promised.

Read more: How Much Your Wall Street Bonus Is Really Worth

It&rsquo;s bonus season on Wall Street. But if you work for a bank, you know that the number you&rsquo;re quoted is almost never the number you get when it comes time for that bonus to pay out.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, global finance reporter Laura Noonan shares what she learned by crunching the numbers on which banks deliver more or less than they promised.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2025-bank-bonuses-real-value/">How Much Your Wall Street Bonus Is Really Worth</a>

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How Much Is a Wall Street Bonus Really Worth?

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