Family Office · Manager · 8 to 13 years typical
Trust Administration Manager Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 257 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $240,000 | $280,000 | $310,000 | $350,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $220,000 | $260,000 | $285,000 | $325,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $215,000 | $250,000 | $275,000 | $315,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $215,000 | $250,000 | $275,000 | $315,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $210,000 | $245,000 | $270,000 | $305,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $205,000 | $240,000 | $265,000 | $300,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $205,000 | $240,000 | $265,000 | $300,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $195,000 | $230,000 | $255,000 | $290,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $180,000 | $210,000 | $230,000 | $265,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $170,000 | $200,000 | $220,000 | $250,000 |
Time to fill 14 weeks for comparable searches, estimated from rouka's benchmark set.
Stable demand; complexity grows with directed trust and SLAT structures
What does a Trust Administration Manager do?
The Trust Administration Manager operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 8 to 13 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Manager level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 30-70 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.
What drives Trust Administration Manager compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Trust Administration Manager is $200,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $170,000 to $220,000. 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.
Trust Administration Manager career path
Professionals who move into Trust Administration Manager 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 5.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 10%.
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