The average annual bonus for Wall Street last year was $246,500, up 6% from 2024, according to data from the New York state comptroller's office. This increase is seen as a sign of a successful year for finance, despite recent market turmoil and increased tariffs. The securities industry also saw a significant increase in profits, reaching $65.1 billion. The report estimates bonuses using income tax withholding data from December through March. However, adjusted for inflation, the bonus pool actually peaked in 2006 at $53.7 billion.