I know the generalist BAs at McKinsey receive a $90,000 salary (U.S.), but do specialized BAs receive the same? For example BAs who work in a specific practice such as Marketing & Sales or Operations. Everyone from school whom I know works at McKinsey as a gernalist BA, so I never realized specializing in a practice area is an option.
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Do generalist BAs and specialist BAs (specific practice) at McKinsey receive the same salary?
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Florian
on May 03, 2021
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Hey there,
Yeah, salaries should be equal for same-level position within the same country in McKinsey. Sometimes there are some minute differences and special contracts.
Cheers,
Florian
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Antonello
on May 02, 2021
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Hi, I confirm most of the practices (like the 2 you mentioned) have the same salary and benefits of generalist path
Best,
Antonello
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