Wall Street bonuses climb to about $247k as profits surge

New York State Comptroller data show the average Wall Street bonus last year was $246,900, up 6% from 2024, with securities profits up more than 30% to $65.1 billion and the bonus pool reaching a record $49.2 billion (excluding stock options and other deferred pay); inflation-adjusted totals peak in 2006, and last year’s bonuses remain below the 2020–21 boom. The findings underscore a solid year for finance that supports state budgets, while officials warn of risks from slower job growth and geopolitical tensions.