Family Office · Entry · 1 to 4 years typical
Trust Assistant Salary
Annual base compensation, national and by market, from 281 named sources. Every figure below says where it came from.
| Market | Multiplier | P25 | P50 | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 1.40× | $115,000 | $135,000 | $160,000 | $190,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | 1.30× | $105,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | $175,000 |
| Boston, MA | 1.25× | $105,000 | $120,000 | $145,000 | $170,000 |
| Palm Beach, FL | 1.25× | $105,000 | $120,000 | $145,000 | $170,000 |
| Miami, FL | 1.23× | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | $165,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 1.20× | $100,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
| Washington, DC | 1.20× | $100,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
| Seattle, WA | 1.15× | $95,000 | $110,000 | $130,000 | $155,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 1.05× | $85,000 | $100,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 |
| Dallas, TX | 1.00× | $80,000 | $95,000 | $115,000 | $135,000 |
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Entry point to trust administration career path
What does a Trust Assistant do?
The Trust Assistant operates within single-family or multi-family offices, working directly with principals, family members, and co-investment partners. Professionals in this role typically bring 1 to 4 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Entry level, this position draws from a available candidate pool, though specialized qualifications and sector-specific experience remain key differentiators in hiring.
What drives Trust Assistant compensation?
The median (P50) compensation for a Trust Assistant is $95,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $80,000 to $115,000. 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 Assistant career path
Professionals who move into Trust Assistant 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 2.5 years, with an annual turnover rate of 22%.
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