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The estimated total pay for a Investment-Analyst is $101,707 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $89,957 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $11,750 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $79K-$132K/yr?
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Investment Analyst | $101,707 /yr |
Senior Investment Analyst | $129,385 /yr |
Principal Investment Analyst | $109,274 /yr |
For an Investment Analyst in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Investment Analyst in United States. Employers include Google, ExodusPoint and Guggenheim Partners.
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1 | $197,832 | ||
2 | ExodusPoint | $191,961 | |
3 | Guggenheim Partners | $174,923 | |
4 | Wellington Management | $171,990 | |
5 | The Blackstone Group | $168,944 | |
6 | Partners Group | $168,024 | |
7 | Loomis Sayles & Company | $167,686 | |
8 | Hamilton Lane Advisors | $165,567 | |
9 | D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm | $162,997 | |
10 | Salient Partners | $162,087 |
For Investment Analyst
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Job Title | Salary |
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Investment Analyst | $101,707 /yr |
Senior Investment Analyst | $129,385 /yr |
Principal Investment Analyst | $109,274 /yr |
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For an Investment Analyst in United States
The top 5 paying industries for an Investment Analyst in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $153,759, Financial Services with a median total pay of $138,829, Real Estate with a median total pay of $123,054, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $119,457, and Insurance with a median total pay of $103,238.
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Investment Analyst are Google and The Motley Fool.
What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?
Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
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The average salary for an Investment-Analyst is $101,707 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 153 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Investment-Analyst employees in United States.
The highest salary for an Investment-Analyst in United States is $132,255 per year.
The lowest salary for an Investment-Analyst in United States is $78,691 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming an Investment-Analyst or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Investment-Analyst.
Investment analysts are paid similarly to compliance analysts, insurance underwriters, and budget analysts. Their specific salaries and pay structure vary by role. Investment analysts analysts who manage investment funds may be compensated through a combination of fees and a percentage of the fund’s annual return. Investment analysts working in-house for corporations may be compensated through salary and bonus.
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Among investment analysts who've left their anonymous reviews on Glassdoor, roughly 74% report feeling satisfied with their current pay. Earning an advanced degree and accumulating years of experience in the field may increase their base pay rate and help qualify their compensation as good.
Depending on the nature of the work being done, an investment analyst can earn anywhere from $59,171.38 to $180,203.67 a year in total compensation. The exact pay professionals earn varies with the location and employer. Investment analysts who follow the typical analyst career trajectory can expect to reach the average pay of $102,019.63 after establishing themselves in the field.
If you're working as an investment analyst and would like to earn more money, you can potentially boost your base pay rate with annual bonuses or other perks that are fairly common at accounting and investment firms. You may also increase your potential with an advanced degree in finance or accounting, such as an MBA, or with industry-specific credentials, such as a certified financial analyst (CFA) certificate. Earning your certified financial risk manager (FRM) or chartered alternative investment analyst (CAIA) certificates can also help. The latter is available in two stages, known as levels I and II, with the second typically being much more demanding.
You may be able to negotiate a higher salary at your current job as an investment analyst. If you earn any of the industry's advanced certifications or an advanced degree, approach your employer about qualifying for a promotion or raise. If you're prepared to change jobs, try searching for investment analyst positions across the country, with a mix of public and private employers, to cast the widest net you can and to get a great salary offer. You can use other offers as leverage in any salary negotiations you have with your current employer.