SAN FRANCISCO — Los Angeles’ Allen Matkins cut first-year associate salaries on Tuesday, an indication that cracks are starting to show in the compensation model for new associates.

All first-years at Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis are now making $145,000, and those joining in the fall will make that much as well, said Managing Partner Brian Leck. Some associates at higher levels will also see their pay cut.