JPM, GS, MS: Wall Street Bonuses Hit a Record $49.2 Billion in 2025

FomoAnxiety · 2026-03-26T17:54:52+00:00

Wall Street experienced record-breaking bonuses in 2025, totaling $49.2 billion, with an average bonus of $246,900. This surge was driven by strong market performance, high revenues in trading, and relaxed regulations, although future prospects are uncertain due to geopolitical tensions.

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2026-03-26 17:54:52

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According to the New York State Comptroller, Wall Street bonuses paid to staff by banks and brokerages such as JPMorgan Chase JPM -0.71% ▼ , Goldman Sachs GS -1.54% ▼ , and Morgan Stanley MS -0.45% ▼ reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025.

The average annual bonus paid to an individual working on Wall Street rose 6% from 2024 to $246,900. The big payouts were made as profits and revenue soared across the U.S. financial district. Firms such as Goldman Sachs benefitted from strong equity trading and a resumption of initial public offerings (IPOs) and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) under the Trump administration.

The benchmark S&P 500 stock market index rose 17% in 2025.

Boom Times on The Street

The the New York State Comptroller’s office says that the bonuses paid on Wall Street were the largest on record going back to 1987 and reflect relaxed regulations under U.S. President Donald Trump. This was the second consecutive year of record-breaking bonuses on Wall Street.

Bankers enjoyed a windfall in 2025 due to a record $134 billion of revenue generated from stock trading. Wall Street accounted for nearly 20% of New York State’s tax revenue in 2024 and 2025, according to the Comptroller’s office. The outlook this year is less certain with the Iran war and geopolitical tensions weighing on global markets.

Is JPM Stock a Buy?

JPMorgan Chase’s stock has a consensus Moderate Buy rating among 21 Wall Street analysts. That rating is based on 12 Buy and nine Hold recommendations issued in the last three months. The average JPM price target of $342.50 implies 17% upside from current levels.

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