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Associate vs Principal

Salary comparison in New York

Metric Associate Principal Difference
25th Percentile (P25) $135K $180K +$45K
Median (P50) $175K $235K +$60K (+34%)
75th Percentile (P75) $235K $300K +$65K
IQR (P75 − P25) $100K $120K
Data Points 170 <25

Median Salary Gap

Associate
$175K
Principal
$235K

Principal median is +34% above Associate in New York

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