Big 4 partners in the UK typically earn between £700,000 and over £1 million annually, with figures varying by firm and performance. Recent data indicates average partner pay of approximately £1 million at Deloitte, £862,000 at PwC, £787,000 at EY, and £746,000–£816,000 at KPMG.
Deloitte UK's partners were paid an average of more than £1m in the last financial year, despite a difficult market for major consultancy firms. The firm said that average equity partner pay stood at £1.01m for the year ended 31 May, down nearly 5% from £1.06m the previous year.
PwC's UK partners have seen their pay fall as a tough consulting market continues to pile pressure on the Big Four. Average partner pay dropped 5% from £906,000 to £862,000 for the year ended 30 June 2024, despite higher revenue, according to newly released accounts.
Partner payouts at Grant Thornton UK rose to an average of £682,000 in 2024, following the completion of a landmark private equity deal with Cinven—the largest such investment in the UK accountancy sector to date.
KPMG's UK partners will receive record pay averaging £816,000 following an 11% increase in pre-tax profits to £404 million. The Big Four firm's cost-cutting measures boosted profits after it recorded revenue growth of just 1% to £2.99bn in the year to September 2024.
How much does a Partner make at McKinsey & Company in the United Kingdom? Average McKinsey & Company Partner yearly pay in the United Kingdom is approximately £181,304, which is 186% above the national average.
As of Jan 16, 2026, the average annual pay for a Deloitte Partner in the United States is $250,000 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $120.19 an hour. This is the equivalent of $4,807/week or $20,833/month.
On average, Glassdoor suggests that Deloitte now pays its UK junior auditors the most, while EY pays the least. This is in line with previous figures from pay benchmarking firm Emolument, which suggested that KPMG and Deloitte are the most generous with their junior auditors, and that PwC and EY lagged behind.
The estimated average salary for a Hr Business Partner at Goldman Sachs is £57,315 per year or £28 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £86,401 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £47,117 (25th percentile) and £70,606 (75th percentile) annually.
An EY manager salary ranges from $141,000 to $217,000, but EY-Parthenon managers earn up to $285,000 with higher incentive pay. The highest paying role is the EY partner salary, ranging from $264,000 to $483,000, while EY-Parthenon partners can exceed $650,000 annually.
Do Big 4 partners get pensions? One often overlooked aspect of the partnership is the pension, which may be one of the best benefits. Most partners receive something along the lines of 25-30% of the average of their three highest years of earnings—for life. It's safe to say that they aren't worried about retirement.
Deloitte is the only Big Four firm in the UK to report an average partner payout higher than £1 million in the last two financial years.
When you are admitted to the partnership you are in effect becoming an owner of the firm. Similar to buying a share of a company, when you become a partner you need to buy in to your share of your Big 4 firm.
McKinsey's Aamanh Sehdev spoke to Business Insider about what it felt like to make partner after just seven years at the strategy consulting firm. This 28-year-old went from summer intern to McKinsey partner in 7 years.
PwC Strategy& UK (the firm's strategy consulting arm) pays much better than the average Junior Consultant salary in the UK at £52,000. Well-known boutique firms Oliver Wyman, L.E.K. Consulting, and OC&C Strategy Consultants all pay north of £45,000 at the entry-level Analyst position in the UK (more numbers here).
Average Bain & Company Partner yearly pay in England is approximately £226,249, which is 267% above the national average.
The estimated average salary for a Partner at EY is £266,020 per year or £128 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £486,817 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £199,515 (25th percentile) and £372,428 (75th percentile) annually.
The Big 4 partner salary ranges widely, from about $250,000 to over $5 million annually, depending on seniority, equity share, and office location. Unlike fixed salaries at junior levels, partner compensation is heavily tied to firm performance, practice revenue, and individual contribution to business growth.