Salary Expectations for starting Analyst
I'm a recent college graduate who took an 8 month CRE coop at a fortune 500 company after graduation. I've been having an incredible experience there and have gotten extremely valuable experience in Argus and almost all other aspects of private equity portfolio management. I feel like I've built myself as a competitive candidate when applying for entry level CRE jobs.

Here's the question - how much am I worth as an entry level employee?

What type of salaries are typical for starting analysts in commercial real estate and does my experience mean an employer is willing to pay more? 

I know the firm I'm working for now through the coop has a "competitive incentive program", but I've heard some wild numbers thrown around. Some people have said that incentive bonus can be anywhere from 30% of your base salary to 200% (assuming you're beating your index). Is that commonly discussed during interviews, or even factored into the salary?

I'm basically just trying to get more information so I can go into interviews knowing what I'm worth.
[{"id": "dnvpcmp", "text": "which market ", "replies": [{"id": "dnw4ijr", "text": "I've been looking in quite a few different ones. Seattle, Denver, San Francisco, Chicago, DC area, etc. I understand that salaries would scale to markets with higher costs of living, but I still need something of a baseline.", "replies": [{"id": "dnwajsg", "text": "Not necessarily, companies that have offices in multiple markets dont always factor in a COL adjustment. Analysts in my office (SF) have to shack up with roommates whereas in our Dallas office they are buying houses. ", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dnvqcid", "text": "It really does depend on where you are. I\u2019ve found Glassdoor to be the most accurate. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dnvuh1p", "text": "Analysts at my current company and prior company are in the $75k range + $15-25k bonus", "replies": [{"id": "dnw4qm7", "text": "So is it typical to say $70-75k in an interview and just expect the bonus to come up when they offer you a position?", "replies": [{"id": "dnwagx0", "text": "Once you are told you got the job, then ask if you can get the full details in an offer letter (benefits, pto, 401k, etc). Some companies completely omit bonus figures and will say depending on performance yada yada. Some will tell you a % of salary. It really varies. Large companies usually have some HR person deal with you rather than the business unit. Maybe you can speak to the hiring manager and ask for bonus ranges or talk to other analysts. Sounds like you\u2019ve been working there and likely have built up a relationship with other analysts so they would be your best resource. Glassdoor might also help depending on how common the position is. ", "replies": [{"id": "dnwdxag", "text": "Thank you! Some great information here.", "replies": [], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dnwa3q7", "text": "I would never talk about compensation in an interview. Your goal is convey that you are the best fit for the position/company and find out more about the role. If you are offered the job, then feel free to discuss all other matters. You will then be in a more powerful position to negotiate, because you know they want you hire you. ", "replies": [{"id": "dp13z8v", "text": "This.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "dnwy6oi", "text": "Los Angeles - I was offered $45K at a boutique shop in Beverly Hills, $60K at JLL in downtown LA and $85K at a private developer also in downtown LA as I was coming out of grad school in 2014. I would focus on gaining experience and working for a shop with a great reputation right out of your undergrad program but if pay is critical you'll likely want to land at a private equity or debt-related firm. Oaktree and George Smith Partners pay well. CIM also starts analysts with good pay. Expect 50-70 hours per week for all three.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "do0d8su", "text": "Are you asking in regards to CRE private equity firms, specifically?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]