Sullivan & Cromwell Announces Salary Raises, Aligns with Cravath Scale as Market Trend Continues

The merry season brings with it a generous gift for associates as one of the world’s top Biglaw firms, Sullivan & Cromwell takes the initiative. Following substantial gross revenues of $1,694,809,000 in 2022, Sullivan & Cromwell occupies the 24th position in the Am Law 100 ranking.

Informing its attorneys through individualized links instead of public memos, Sullivan & Cromwell has announced salary benefits, aligning with market trends. All associate salary increments follow the Cravath scale, effective from January 1, 2024, with the hikes as mentioned:

  • Class of 2023 – $225,000
  • Class of 2022 – $235,000
  • Class of 2021 – $260,000
  • Class of 2020 – $310,000
  • Class of 2019 – $365,000
  • Class of 2018 – $390,000
  • Class of 2017 – $420,000
  • Class of 2016+ – $435,000

Along with handing out raises, Sullivan & Cromwell is also ensuring year-end bonuses as per the Cravath bonus scale:

  • Class of 2023 – $15,000
  • Class of 2022 – $20,000
  • Class of 2021 – $30,000
  • Class of 2020 – $57,500
  • Class of 2019 – $75,000
  • Class of 2018 – $90,000
  • Class of 2017 – $105,000
  • Class of 2016+ – $115,000

These bonuses will find their way into associates’ accounts by December 22. This move surely brings festive cheer to Sullivan & Cromwell associates, demonstrating the firm’s commitment to acknowledging the hard work of its attorneys.

The full details about the compensation and raise can be accessed here.