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Hi All - Could someone help me understand how does Strategy& (London) Senior Manager role compares with BCG's Principal and Project Leader roles in terms of seniority and salary expectations?

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Hagen
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on Jun 24, 2025
#1 recommended coach | >95% success rate | 9+ years consulting, interviewing and coaching experience

Hi there,

I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question:

  • First of all, in terms of seniority, a Strategy& Senior Manager is more or less equivalent to a BCG Project Leader. It may sound more senior due to the title, but the real step up to Principal-level impact and internal responsibilities usually happens only after that.
  • Moreover, salary at BCG tends to be higher than at Strategy& on the same level. Nevertheless, I would strongly advise you to think carefully about which option best aligns with your professional (and maybe even personal) mid- to long-term goals, and not to focus solely on compensation.

You can find more on this topic here: Salaries in the consulting industry.

If you would like a more detailed discussion on your specific situation, please don't hesitate to contact me directly.

Best,

Hagen

on Jun 20, 2025
#1 Rated McKinsey Coach | Top MBB Coach | Verifiable success rates

Hi there, 

You can expect the Strategy& Senior Manager role to be equivalent to the BCG PL role in terms of seniority and responsibility.

Compensation-wise, you can expect BCG to be somewhat more generous, as they are in most geographies. 

However, do compare this across different sources, and even better, try asking this question in coffee chats in a more indirect way with consultants from these two companies.

Best,
Cristian

Mihir
Coach
on Jun 21, 2025
McKinsey Associate Partner and interviewer | Bulletproof MBB prep

It's largely comparable. BCG will almost certainly pay more.

Worth checking on GlassDoor for salary information.

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