How much does an investment banker make?

It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$250,000 in the United States; £138,000 in the United Kingdom; S$224,000 in Singapore, and more.

Which country pays investment bankers the most?

Of 4 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$250,000 per year (US$250,000).

Which country pays investment bankers the least?

Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹45,60,000 per year (local currency).

What skills do investment bankers need?

Common skills include Modeling, Valuation, M&A, Negotiation, and Excel. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.

Finance & Business

Investment Banker Salary by Country

Covered in 4 countries, with United States leading on an FX-adjusted view. Choose a country for local-currency city breakdowns.

Countries covered

Highest median (USD)

US$250,000

United States

Investment Banker pay worldwide: United States leads a wide FX-adjusted spread

Investment Banker is covered in 4 countries. On an FX-adjusted USD view, the United States leads near US$250,000 (US$250,000 local) while India sits near US$47,975 (₹45,60,000 local) — about 5.2×.

Investment bankers advise on capital raising, mergers, and acquisitions. Common screening skills include Modeling, Valuation, M&A, and Negotiation.

Local-currency tables below are what employers quote; the USD sort is only for cross-border orientation. Tax, public healthcare, and hours differ enough that a higher USD median is not automatically a better life.

After United States, United Kingdom is next on the USD ranking at about US$184,752. Related finance & business titles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Actuary. Pick a country page next for city bands; pick a city salary page when you have a metro.

Do not rank countries by cash alone for immigration decisions — licensing and visas are independent of this table. Use each country’s salary calculator assumptions separately; a single global “take-home” does not exist.

How to compare Investment Banker pay across countries

Convert only for shortlisting, then switch back to local currency for offers. A remote employer paying “US median” while you live elsewhere is a different problem from relocating into United States.

Skills commonly listed: Modeling, Valuation, M&A, Negotiation, and Excel. Requirements still change by country and seniority.

What the top of this Investment Banker list is telling you

United States leads on this FX-adjusted snapshot at US$250,000 (US$250,000). That usually pairs with high prices, selective immigration, or both — open the United States investment banker page before treating the rank as a plan.

Investment Banker salary by country

Country	Per year	Per month
United States	US$250,000	US$20,800
United Kingdom	US$184,752	US$15,396
Singapore	US$175,233	US$14,629
India	US$47,975	US$3,998

Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.

Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Sun, 01 Nov 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies

Required skills

ModelingValuationM&ANegotiationExcel

Investment Banker salary pages

Observed city pages first, then national pages in major markets.

Related Finance & Business jobs

Accountant Financial Analyst Marketing Manager Project Manager Actuary Auditor

Frequently asked questions

How much does an investment banker make?: It depends on the country. Examples from this dataset: US$250,000 in the United States; £138,000 in the United Kingdom; S$224,000 in Singapore, and more.
Which country pays investment bankers the most?: Of 4 covered countries, United States leads on an FX-adjusted view at about US$250,000 per year (US$250,000).
Which country pays investment bankers the least?: Among covered countries, India is on the lower end at about ₹45,60,000 per year (local currency).
What skills do investment bankers need?: Common skills include Modeling, Valuation, M&A, Negotiation, and Excel. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
What other finance & business jobs are similar?: Related roles include Accountant, Financial Analyst, Marketing Manager, Project Manager, and Actuary. Compare pay on each job page.