Updated September 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A Big 4 case interview is shorter, less framework-driven, and more conversational than an MBB case. Each of the firms runs two versions of it: a demanding strategy-arm case at Monitor Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, and Strategy&, and a lighter core-consulting case everywhere else. Which one you get…
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Updated July 2026 by Florian Smeritschnig, former McKinsey Senior Consultant. At the case interview stage, roughly 10 to 15% of candidates who reach a McKinsey, BCG, or Bain interview walk away with an offer. Zoom out to everyone who applies, and the overall case interview success rate at MBB falls below 1%. Tier-2 firms and…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A first-year Associate at KPMG Advisory in the US earns roughly $85,000 total compensation in 2026, climbing to $130,000 as a Senior Associate, $180,000 as a Manager, $250,000 as a Senior Manager, $335,000 as a Director, and $500,000 to $1,000,000+ as a Managing Director…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A first-year Associate at PwC Advisory in the US earns roughly $93,000 to $132,000 total compensation in 2026, climbing to $134,000 to $185,000 as a Senior Associate, $154,000 to $236,000 as a Manager, $240,000 to $350,000+ as a Director, and $308,000 to $1,000,000+ as…
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Updated July 2026 · By Florian Smeritschnig, Former McKinsey Senior Consultant A first-year Staff / Associate at EY Consulting in the US earns roughly $95,000 total compensation in 2026, climbing to $140,000 as a Consultant, $165,000 as a Senior Consultant, $200,000 as a Manager, $280,000 as a Senior Manager, and $450,000 to $1,000,000+ as a…
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Florian spent five years at McKinsey as a Senior Consultant and is a highly experienced consulting interviewer and problem-solving coach. Having conducted interviews with hundreds of candidates, he understands exactly what top-tier firms look for in successful applicants.
He founded StrategyCase.com to make top consulting careers more accessible by providing tailored, up-to-date insights into the recruiting process. Recognized as the most successful case and fit interview coach, Florian has helped his clients secure 700+ offers at MBB, Tier-2 firms, Big 4 consulting divisions, in-house consultancies, and boutique firms over the past four years.
He is the author of “The 1%: Conquer Your Consulting Case Interview,” “The 1%: Case Interview Workbook,” and “Consulting Career Secrets”, all available on Amazon.
