In my market it is becoming more common especially amongst the local firms. As has been stated earlier, there is a labor shortage so it’s become a sellers market thus salaries and benefits are up

Same here. Avoided Big4 and started out at a large local firm and have been there ever since (16 yrs). It took me 6 years to break 100k and am now currently a shareholder. I love it. Actual work-life balance, paid OT, every other Friday off during non busy season, 4 weeks PTO, etc.