Morgan Stanley salaries by job title (2026)
Morgan Stanley filed 940 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $169,000, and the middle half of offers fall between $143,225 and $195,000.
Morgan Stanley base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President | $186,200 | $170,000 – $215,000 | 324 |
| Associate | $150,000 | $125,000 – $175,000 | 262 |
| Director | $155,000 | $145,000 – $165,000 | 212 |
| Executive Director | $227,750 | $200,000 – $275,000 | 66 |
| Analyst | $110,000 | $100,000 – $113,000 | 41 |
| Assistant Vice President | $138,000 | $132,250 – $148,500 | 20 |
| Managing Director | $400,000 | $400,000 – $400,000 | 6 |
| Senior Associate | $135,000 | $133,000 – $135,000 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $175,000 | 611 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $155,000 | 175 |
| Menlo Park, CA | $179,000 | 38 |
| Baltimore, MD | $119,500 | 26 |
| Jersey City, NJ | $160,000 | 24 |
| Boston, MA | $160,000 | 11 |
| Purchase, NY | $169,000 | 11 |
| Arlington, VA | $156,500 | 6 |
| West Conshohocken, PA | $156,023 | 6 |
Take-home pay
Most of Morgan Stanley's filings are for jobs in New York. There, the median base of $169,000 leaves about $117,404 a year, or $9,784 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Vice President ($186,200), it is about $128,250 a year. Use the New York paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 13% |
| II: Qualified | 40% |
| III: Experienced | 27% |
| IV: Fully competent | 20% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $165,000 | 360 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $175,000 | 171 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $175,000 | 99 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $140,000 | 36 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $166,000 | 28 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $146,500 | 27 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Morgan Stanley?
The median base salary in Morgan Stanley's 940 certified H-1B filings is $169,000 a year, and the middle half fall between $143,225 and $195,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Vice President at Morgan Stanley make?
The median base salary for Vice President is $186,200 across 324 filings (middle 50%: $170,000 – $215,000).
Where does Morgan Stanley pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Menlo Park, CA has the highest median base salary at $179,000.
What is $169,000 after tax in New York?
About $117,404 a year ($9,784 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and New York taxes.