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Biglaw Bets Big: 2026 Associate Salaries Hit $235K Across Firms

Milbank kicked off a $235K associate salary scale in June 2026 and many firms have since matched it or raised salaries, with seasonal bonuses following the same timeline. The piece provides a live table showing which firms matched, the 2026/2025 scale at $235K (and $455K for older classes), minimum billable-hours requirements for bonuses (often 1,800–2,000 hours), and payout dates, with daily updates and a tips line for corrections.

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Biglaw Firms Push Boundaries with Associate Salary Raises and Bonuses

Schulte Roth & Zabel, a Biglaw firm, has announced salary increases and bonuses for its associates, offering above-market bonuses for high billers. The firm's bonus scale includes three levels of step-up bonuses based on billable hours, with a maximum bonus potential of $160,000 for senior associates. Schulte is also providing partial credit bonuses for those who didn't meet their minimum hours target. In addition to the bonuses, the firm will use the Cravath scale for compensation increases, with salaries ranging from $225,000 for the class of 2023 to $445,000 for the class of 2015.

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Biglaw Firms Compete with Eye-Popping Raises and Bonuses

Billion-dollar law firm Winston & Strawn has announced raises for its associates, following the lead of other big firms in the industry. The firm, which made $1.15 billion in gross revenue last year, will implement the new salary scale and bonus structure starting February 1. The move aims to share the firm's wealth and reward hardworking associates.

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