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Hedge Fund Analyst Salary in 2026

Research investment opportunities and develop trading strategies for hedge funds.

Median Salary

$125,000

$10,417/mo

Entry Level

$85,000

starting pay

Senior Level

$200,000

experienced

Job Growth

+6%

10-yr outlook

Hedge Fund Analyst Overview

Research investment opportunities and develop trading strategies for hedge funds.

Education

Bachelor's/MBA

Experience

2-5 years

Industry

Finance

Total Jobs (US)

15K

5-Year Growth

+30%

Category

Finance

Hourly Rate

$60.10/hr

Monthly Pay

$10,417

Hedge Fund Analyst Salary Calculator

Adjust your state and experience level to see the estimated Hedge Fund Analyst salary in your area.

Mid Career (5-9 yrs)

Estimated Hedge Fund Analyst Salary

$161,000

$13,417/month · $6,192/biweekly · $77.40/hr

Hedge Fund Analyst Salary Range

Salary distribution from entry-level to top earners in the Hedge Fund Analyst field.

25th Percentile$101,000
$101K
Median (50th)$125,000
$125K
75th Percentile$162,500
$163K
90th Percentile$275,000
$275K
Top Earners$350,000
$350K

Entry-level Hedge Fund Analysts earn around $85,000, while the top 10% earn $275,000 or more.

Top Paying States for Hedge Fund Analysts

StateEst. Median Salaryvs National
California$148,000+$23,000
New York$144,000+$19,000
Massachusetts$140,000+$15,000
Connecticut$138,000+$13,000
Illinois$130,000+$5,000

Top Paying Cities for Hedge Fund Analysts

CityEst. Median Salaryvs National
San Francisco$156,000+$31,000
Greenwich$153,000+$28,000
New York$148,000+$23,000
Boston$140,000+$15,000
Chicago$131,000+$6,000

Required Skills & Certifications

Key Skills

Financial ModelingPythonBloombergAlternative InvestmentsRisk Analysis

Certifications

CFA

Hedge Fund Analyst Career Progression

Typical salary growth path for a Hedge Fund Analyst from entry level to expert.

Entry Level

$85,000

0-2 years

Mid Career

$143,000

3-7 years

Senior

$200,000

8-14 years

Lead / Expert

$350,000

15+ years

EntryExpert

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