The pay bumps could help win over some employees who balked at smaller bonuses last year that they blamed on losses from the retail operations.
The firm's allocation for bonuses fell by as much as 40% in 2022, according to another source, after earnings slid 48%.
Wall Street pay varies widely based on performance and market conditions, and bonuses account for a large share of compensation - in some cases more than double an employee’s annual salary.
Goldman was involved in several major transactions in recent months that spurred optimism about a nascent market recovery.
WALL STREET BONUS SLIDEThe potential compensation gains contrast with expectations for a broader industry slide.
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