Family Office · Analyst
Investment Analyst Salary
Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.
National Compensation Range
P25
$130,000
25th percentile
P50
$155,000
Median
P75
$180,000
75th percentile
CANDIDATE MARKET
Competitive
Scarcity: 4/10
EST. CANDIDATE POOL
224-456
Active candidates nationally
DEMAND TREND
Stable
1% year-over-year
RETENTION
3.6 yr avg tenure
17% annual turnover
Investment Analyst Salary by City
Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.
Market Trends
Entry point to family office investment careers; strong candidate pipeline
Also Known As
FO Investment Analyst, Junior Investment Analyst, Research Analyst (FO), Investment Associate (Entry), Associate (FO Investments)
What Does an Investment Analyst Do?
The Investment Analyst operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Analyst level, this position draws from a competitive candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What Drives Investment Analyst Compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for an Investment Analyst is $155,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $130,000 to $180,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by assets under management, family office structure (single vs. multi-family), investment strategy complexity, geographic market, and whether the office manages direct investments or outsources to external managers. Demand is holding stable, with compensation levels expected to track broader market adjustments.
Investment Analyst Career Path
Professionals who move into Investment Analyst roles most commonly come from institutional asset management, private banking, wealth management, accounting firms, or corporate finance. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward chief investment officer roles, family office CEO positions, or founding their own advisory practice. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.6 years, with an annual turnover rate of 17%.
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