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JPMorganChase vs HSBC: headquarters, benefits and pay compared

JPMorganChase is headquartered in New York, New York; HSBC in London, United Kingdom. JPMorganChase's headquarters was designed by Foster + Partners (won the 2018 competition), HSBC's by Foster + Partners. JPMorganChase has more employees (318,512 vs 208,720).

JPMorganChase vs HSBC in numbers

JPMorganChaseHSBC
≈2.5M sq ftHQ size—
318,512Employees208,720
—Turnover—
$111,905Median pay—
$0.6MRevenue per employee$0.3M

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.

11 office photos · 2 office tour videos · See the photos →

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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HSBC headquartersHSBCLondon, United Kingdom

A 45-storey Norman Foster tower in Canary Wharf, guarded by replicas of the Hong Kong head office's lion statues.

16 office photos · 1 office tour videos · See the photos →

Headquarters

Architect
Foster + Partners
Storeys
45
Construction began
Early 1999
Officially opened
2 April 2003
Lease ends
Early 2027
Next HQ
Panorama St Paul's, City of London

Benefits

  • Parental leave18 weeksFully paid for primary caregivers; over 99% of colleagues have access.
  • Compassionate leave5 daysPaid compassionate leave days.
  • Carer leave5 daysUp to five paid days when care arrangements fall through (about 72% of colleagues).
  • Private medical99%Of permanent employees have private medical insurance; private healthcare for all UK-based employees.
  • Sharesave (UK)20% offSave up to £500 a month for 3 or 5 years to buy shares at a 20% discount.

Themes

#Famous architects#Discounted stock#Free counseling#Family building#Office tour videos#Europe

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