You are comparing a bank to a startup which is an absurd comparison. Compare Goldman to Google and guess what Google wins (even in London). Banking salaries ha

You are comparing a bank to a startup which is an absurd comparison. Compare Goldman to Google and guess what Google wins (even in London). Banking salaries have been static for 10+ years. Bank internship salaries are designed to allure and impress but 5+ years in and the salary does not change. On another note there are some startups who can pay very very well in London but they do not advertise these salaries.