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Investment Analyst (Family Office) Salary

Compensation benchmarks from 255 verified sources including industry surveys, published reports, and market intelligence.

National Compensation Range

P25

$95,000

25th percentile

P50

$140,000

Median

P75

$200,000

75th percentile

CANDIDATE MARKET

Tight

Scarcity: 5.5/10

EST. CANDIDATE POOL

120-280

Active candidates nationally

DEMAND TREND

Stable

12% year-over-year

RETENTION

3.2 yr avg tenure

16% annual turnover

Investment Analyst (Family Office) Salary by City

New York City, NY$195,000
San Francisco, CA$180,000
Palm Beach, FL$180,000
Boston, MA$175,000
Los Angeles, CA$170,000

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

Strong candidate pipeline from banking and consulting; comp rising with FO direct investing trend

Also Known As

FO Analyst (Investments), Junior Investment Analyst (FO), Family Office Research Analyst, SFO Investment Analyst

What Does an Investment Analyst (Family Office) Do?

The Investment Analyst (Family Office) operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 3 to 6 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Analyst level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 120-280 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Investment Analyst (Family Office) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for an Investment Analyst (Family Office) is $140,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $95,000 to $200,000. The 75% spread between P25 and P75 reflects significant pay variation 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 for this role is trending upward with 0.12% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Investment Analyst (Family Office) Career Path

Professionals who move into Investment Analyst (Family Office) 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 3.2 years, with an annual turnover rate of 16%.

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