Getting this down because BCG's comp is genuinely confusing if you're coming from a standard tech IC track. They don't operate like FAANG. Different structures depending on whether you're in BCG X (their product/engineering unit) vs. embedded in a client service tech role.
BCG X Senior Engineer (NYC, 2026, my offer + one secondhand data point):
Base: $175,000 - $195,000. My offer was $185k.
Bonus: 15-25% target, paid annually, performance-gated. The bonus is real and typically paid but not guaranteed like the consulting bonus structure.
Equity: This is where it gets confusing. BCG X does offer RSUs but the grant sizes are smaller than comparable FAANG senior roles. My offer had roughly $80k in RSUs over 4 years ($20k/yr) which is notably less than a typical FAANG L5-equivalent. Vest schedule was standard 4-year with 1-year cliff.
No sign-on in my offer. I asked. They came back with a $10k relocation stipend since I was moving cities but framed it as non-negotiable to be repaid if I left in under 12 months.
Total comp: around $220-$240k in Year 1 at target bonus. Not FAANG money for a senior eng but competitive with mid-stage startup, better benefits package than most, and BCG name on the resume carries weight depending on where you want to go next.
Caveat: I'm NYC-based. SF numbers were described as running about 8-12% higher based on one convo I had with a recruiter there. Remote wasn't offered for this role.