If you are applying to MBBs, you can expect entry-level salaries to be anywhere in the range of 24 to 26 lakhs per annum. You can also expect a 10-15% bonus. Moreover, there is also an 8-10% increase almost every year in the pay scale.
If you are looking at variable payouts, you can also expect these to change over time. The bonuses are quantified mostly as a percentage of the annual fixed salary. Mind you, the fixed salary varies by country so the bonus as a percentage of this will also be in a similar range.
The following table shows the average bonus for various levels at MBBs:
Level/Role |
Bonus Percentage |
Analyst and Associate Level |
10% |
Senior Associate & Junior Consultant |
17-22% |
Consultant |
25-30% |
Project Leader |
40% |
Partner |
70% (Fixed) |
If you are fresher, there will be a limit but you can expect an average salary of 6-8 LPA. The interview standards at McKinsey are very high. Being the best in the consultancy industry, there is no bar on salary if you are the right candidate.