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JPMorganChase vs Bank of America: headquarters, benefits and pay compared

JPMorganChase is headquartered in New York, New York; Bank of America in Charlotte, North Carolina. JPMorganChase's headquarters was designed by Foster + Partners (won the 2018 competition), Bank of America's by Cesar Pelli & Associates, with HKS. JPMorganChase has more employees (318,512 vs ≈213,000). Bank of America has a higher median pay ($123,990 vs $111,905).

JPMorganChase vs Bank of America in numbers

JPMorganChaseBank of America
≈2.5M sq ftHQ size1.2M sq ft
318,512Employees≈213,000
—Turnover8%
$111,905Median pay$123,990
$0.6MRevenue per employee≈$0.5M

From each company's annual report or proxy statement; fiscal years differ — see each profile. — = not published. Revenue per employee is calculated by eciffo.

JPMorganChase headquartersJPMorganChaseNew York, New York

New York's largest all-electric skyscraper: 60 stories, a triple-height “Exchange” with sixteen venues and a wellness center with yoga and cycling rooms.

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Headquarters

Architect
Foster + Partners (won the 2018 competition)
Interiors
Gensler (work floors), SOM (trading floors), STUDIOS
Workspace
2,500,000 sq ft (≈ 232,258 m²)
Client space
285,000 sq ft (≈ 26,477 m²)
Height
1,388 ft (≈ 423 m), 60 stories
Opened
October 21, 2025
Energy
All-electric; net zero operational emissions; hydroelectric power from New York State
Ratings
Designed for LEED Platinum v4 and WELL Health-Safety
Fresh air
40 cfm per person — double the standard
Structural engineer
Severud Associates
Architect of record
Adamson Associate Architects

Benefits

  • Parental leave16 weeksPaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child — for all parents.
  • 401(k) match5%Dollar-for-dollar on up to 5% of pay you contribute, after one year of service.
  • Automatic pay credit3%A yearly 401(k) credit of 3% of pay (pay capped at $100,000), even if you don't contribute; for staff earning under $350,000.
  • Back-up child care20 daysPer child per year through Bright Horizons, plus 14 JPMC-dedicated child care centers for babies from 6 weeks.
  • On-site health centersNo costHealth & Wellness Centers at work: most services, wellness screenings and some lab tests are free.

Themes

#Famous architects#Free counseling#Family building#Back-up child care#Office tour videos#New York City

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Bank of America headquartersBank of AmericaCharlotte, North Carolina

A 60-story granite tower crowned with silver rods, a lobby painted with three giant frescoes — and 26 weeks of leave for new parents.

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Headquarters

Design architect
Cesar Pelli & Associates, with HKS
Height
871 ft · 60 stories
Building area (owned)
1,212,177 sq ft (≈ 112,615 m²)
Bank's own offices
400,000+ sq ft (≈ 37,161 m²)
Built
1989–1992 · dedicated Oct 17, 1992
Structural engineer
Walter P Moore
Construction cost
$122 million
Site
3.5 acres, with Founders Hall and the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center

Benefits

  • Parental leave26 weeksUp to 26 weeks for new parents, 16 of them fully paid, for eligible teammates.
  • 401(k)5% + 2–3%Company match up to 5% of eligible pay, plus an annual company contribution of 2% or 3% based on years of service.
  • Counseling12 sessions12 free in-person confidential sessions per issue each year, plus unlimited 24/7 phone counseling, for employees and their household.
  • Family building$20,000Lifetime reimbursement for adoption, fertility and/or surrogacy expenses.
  • Tuition$7,500 a yearFor job-related courses, degrees and professional certifications.

Themes

#Rooftop gardens#Famous architects#Free counseling#Family building#Back-up child care

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