Best Of The Best Firms At A Glance: Comparison Of Billing Rates, Staff Salaries

There's no doubt that Best Of The Best firms charge their clients higher rates, on average, than all firms participating in IPA's 2005 Analysis of Firms, but when compared with the 100 largest local and regional firms, that margin becomes much thinner, especially at the senior, entry-level and administrative

levels. Not so when it comes to staff salaries. Best Of The Best firms clearly and aggressively use compensation as a first-line weapon in the war for talent. Across the board, they pay average salaries that are significantly higher than those offered by the 100 largest local and regional firms, as well as those paid by all firms participating in IPA's survey.

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Comparison Of Average Billing Rates - 2005

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Comparison Of Average Staff Salaries - 2005