The NYC Analyst Let’s start with the base case of a newly minted investment banking analyst in NYC – after this, I’ll explain how it’s different in other regions, outside the US, and for associates on up. If you earn a $70,000 base salary, that’s $5,800 per month (technically it is $5833.33333 but we’re using round numbers here). Taxes are different for everyone, but with that level of income in NYC you’ll pay around $2,000 per month (34-35% rate) in federal, state, and city taxes – leaving you with $3,800 in after-tax income each month. Manhattan is also the most expensive place to live in the US, and at the minimum you’ll spend $1,200 on rent (with a roommate) – but more likely you’ll spend $1,500 to $2,000 on rent. So now you’re left with $1,800 – $2,300 per month of post-tax, post-rent income.