WILSON SONSONI — MEMO — FY22 BRUSSELS ATTORNEY COMPENSATION
We are pleased to announce that, effective November 1, 2021, all Brussels associates and Of Counsel will move to the U.S. salary scale. In addition, Brussels attorneys will remain on the U.S. salary scale for year-end bonuses.
| COMP YEAR OR CLASSIFICATION |
CLASS | POST-QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE (PQE) |
ANNUAL COMPENSATION (PREVIOUS) | ANNUAL COMPENSATION (CURRENT) |
| 2020 | 1st | Newly Qualified (First Year) | € 130.000 | $205,000 |
| 2019 | 2nd | 1 PQE (Second Year) | € 140.000 | $215,000 |
| 2018 | 3rd | 2 PQE (Third Year) | € 155.000 | $240,000 |
| 2017 | 4th | 3 PQE (Fourth Year) | € 170.000 | $275,000 |
| 2016 | 5th | 4 PQE (Fifth Year) | € 185.000 | $305,000 |
| 2015 | 6th | 5 PQE (Sixth Year) | € 195.000 | $330,000 |
| 2014 | 7th | 6 PQE (Seventh Year) | € 210.000 | $350,000 |
| 2013 | 8th | 7 PQE (Eighth Year) | € 220.000 | $365,000 |
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| QUALIFICATION | ANNUAL GROSS SALARY | MONTHLY GROSS SALARY |
| Non-qualified | € 60,000 | € 4,310.34 |
| Qualified | € 75,000 | € 5,387.93 |
Your compensation will be converted to EUR in accordance with the firm’s policies and usual practices.
On behalf of the members, thank you for demonstrating your commitment to our clients and the firm through your hard work and continued focus on delivering excellence. This compensation increase—combined with professional and career development programs and flexible workplace options—reflects our commitment to your career advancement at Wilson Sonsini.
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