BofA Raises U.S. Minimum Hourly Wage to $25, Increasing Starting Salary to More Than $50K
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Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) has announced raising its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $25, effective early October 2025. This increase will boost the minimum annualized salary for full-time employees to over $50,000, delivering on the company's pledge to reach $25 by 2025.
The bank has demonstrated consistent wage growth, having increased minimum pay by more than $20,000 since 2017. Additionally, 97% of employees have received awards beyond regular compensation, with nearly $5.8 billion awarded since 2017, mostly in restricted common stock. The company also offers comprehensive benefits including 26 weeks of parental leave, backup childcare, and wellness programs.
Positive
- Minimum hourly wage increased to $25, resulting in $50,000+ annual salary for full-time employees
- 97% of employees received additional compensation awards beyond regular salary
- $5.8 billion in employee awards distributed since 2017, mostly in company stock
- Comprehensive benefits package including 26 weeks parental leave and childcare support
- Strong commitment to employee development and career advancement opportunities
Negative
- Increased labor costs may impact operational expenses and profitability
News Market Reaction – BAC
In the Sep 17 session, BAC gained 1.46%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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The increase delivers on a pledge to hit
A national leader
- This is the company's latest move, after steadily increasing over the last several years, from under
$15 $25 - It builds on the bank's history of being a national leader in establishing a competitive minimum rate of pay for
U.S. hourly employees - With the increase to
$25 U.S. employees at the bank will have gone up by more than$20,000
Joining the bank at the minimum wage is a launchpad for a long-term career. From onboarding and professional development to tuition assistance and career mobility, the company is committed to a workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
"Our strong and rising minimum starting salary provides opportunities for our teammates to build a long-term career at Bank of America," said Sheri Bronstein, Chief People Officer, Bank of America. "Competitive compensation is one of the many ways we are helping to drive American economic growth and opportunity."
Competitive pay, industry-leading benefits
As a further investment in the team,
Bank of America also offers industry-leading benefits and employee programs for all. Additional benefits include, but are not limited to:
- An award-winning onboarding, education and professional development organization, The Academy
- 26 weeks of parental leave; 16 are fully paid
- An industry-leading sabbatical program, offering 4-6 weeks of paid time off based on tenure
- Back up child and adult care program, as well as for eligible teammates, a reimbursement program for childcare expenses
U.S. health plans include no-cost wellness visits, preventative medications, virtual care and onsite screenings- Personalized support for employees and their families navigating critical life events through our Life Event Services team
Through an ongoing investment in skills-based training and a culture rooted in opportunity, many teammates who started their careers at a minimum wage salary rise to roles where they lead, mentor, provide for their families and give back to their communities.
Bank of America's leadership as a global employer of choice has been recognized by many external organizations, including LinkedIn's Top Companies in the
Bank of America
Bank of America is one of the world's leading financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in
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