BCG SA Salary

Question

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently received an offer to join BCG’s Dubai office as a Senior Associate. I have 3 years of consulting experience, based in Europe.

I’m trying to get a clearer understanding of the expected compensation—specifically, the base salary and annual location allowance in AED. I checked Glassdoor, but the ranges there are quite broad, so I’d appreciate any insights from those with recent or direct experience.

Also, I read that in the past MBBs were offering 2 round way flights per year to your country of residence, but that is not mentioned in my offer letter.

Finally, is renegotiating the base salary or location allowance commonly accepted, or is it generally discouraged by HR?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Answer 1

You won't be able to renegotiate base salary. You may be able to negotiate sign in bonus or a relocation package. Negotiating those round way flights might be possible as well, but less likely.

Answer 2

I can't comment specifically on the BCG Sr. Associate salary... you might be better off waiting to see your offer letter. Renegotiating salary or benefits at the Associate level seems pretty unlikely to me though, given that you're on a very structured comp track until you hit the Principal / Partner stage

Answer 3

Hello, not related but may I ask for your experience, did you apply to Associate or Consultant but got offer as SA or did you apply directly to the SA position?
I’m considering the SA position but I don’t think they have a job posting for that position.
Thank you,