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S25E4: MBB Raised Starting Pay Even as AI Targets Junior Consulting Jobs
12 minutes Posted Oct 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail AI was supposed to kill junior consulting jobs. Then McKinsey, BCG, and Bain raised starting pay to $120,000 for pre-MBA hires and $200,000 for post-MBA hires. So why would 3 firms lock in higher base pay for junior consulting jobs? And is the raise as big as it looks? Namaan shares his take, plus what it means if you’re an undergrad, an MBA, or an experienced hire. The pay data behind it comes from candidates who shared their offers – listen, then add yours below. Resources:...