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PwC / Strategy&

Strategy& is the strategy consulting business within the PwC network, with work in corporate strategy, growth and transactions. This guide covers Strategy&; other PwC consulting and specialist teams have separate recruiting routes.

Sources checked 14 October 2026 · Independent of Strategy&

UK careers and recruitment FAQs · Global careers at Strategy&

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Roles to consider

Confirm degree requirements and entry level in the vacancy for your office.

Graduate entryAssociate
The UK core strategy team recruits graduate Associates as generalists. This is a local example, not a worldwide title rule.

UK careers and recruitment FAQs

Progression / experiencedSenior Associate and above
The UK ladder includes Manager, Senior Manager, Director and Partner; other territories have their own structures.

UK careers and recruitment FAQs

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Preparing for the interview

Strategy& UK describes an online assessment and case interviews, including a conversational case and a case using a slide pack. Motivation and personal experience are also discussed.

UK careers and recruitment FAQs

What to practise

  • Practise structuring an unfamiliar question without a given template.
  • Turn a small exhibit pack into a concise recommendation.
  • Explain your interest in this strategy practice and its work.

These format details are from the UK. Strategy& explicitly says recruitment processes differ by territory.

US pay

2026 US starting salaries

Annual base salary, before bonuses and one-time payments. Figures describe the 2026 recruiting cycle; newer role-specific updates are below.

2026 US annual base pay by firm and candidate level, in US dollars
FirmUndergraduateMBA
Strategy&$100,000$190,000
Source and scope

Management Consulted 2026 salary report. Checked 18 October 2026. These are US undergraduate and MBA benchmarks; PhD, specialist and experienced-hire pay can differ.

Role-specific pay updates

No current role-specific figure is listed.

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Before you apply

  • Confirm that the vacancy belongs to Strategy& or to the PwC team you intend to join.
  • Check local rules before applying to multiple PwC roles.

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Sources & corrections

These guides summarise public employer information in our own words. Practice suggestions are editorial advice. Follow the employer's instructions for your assessment.

Logo source · Checked 16 October 2026

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