The salary (i.e., total compensation) at a hedge fund can vary widely depending on role, experience, fund size, performance, and location — here’s a breakdown to give you an idea:
✏️ Typical figures in the US
- For a junior analyst or research associate at a hedge fund: base salary might be ~ US$100,000–150,000 USD, with bonuses pushing total compensation higher (for example US$200,000–600,000) according to one source. Mergers & Inquisitions+2Mergers & Inquisitions+2
- For a portfolio manager at a hedge fund: it’s common to see total compensation in the range of US$500,000 to US$3 million+ depending on how well the fund does. Mergers & Inquisitions+1
- A generic “average salary” for a hedge fund manager (excluding large carry/outsize bonuses) was listed at ~$177,000 USD in 2025 by PayScale. Payscale
- One broad figure given: hedge fund professionals averaged ~ US$237/hour in 2024, which implies very high annual pay for many. eFinancialCareers
✅ What this means
- If you’re just entering the hedge fund industry (especially outside top-tier firms or outside major hubs), you might expect six-figure base salaries (US$100k+) but not yet the multi-million payouts.
- If you’re in a senior role (portfolio manager, senior partner) and the fund performs extremely well (large assets under management, strong returns), compensation can be very large (multiple millions).
- Bonuses and “carry” (profit share) are often a major component in hedge funds — so the base salary alone isn’t the full story. Mergers & Inquisitions+2300Hours+2
- These figures are mostly US-based; compensation may differ significantly in other countries (UK, India, etc) because of cost of living, fund size, and local market norms.
🎯 In your case (India or UK context)
Since you’re in India (Parwanoo, Himachal Pradesh) and you’ve shown interest in working in other countries (UK, Canada, Australia, Germany), you should consider:
- If you join a hedge fund in the UK (London) or the US (New York), you might aim for similar ranges (adjusted for local currency & cost of living). Some sources say in London a portfolio manager may earn a base of £150k–350k and total compensation of £1 million+ with bonuses. DigitalDefynd Education
- If you work in India (or a smaller market), compensation may be significantly lower than US/UK top numbers — but the hedge fund industry in India is smaller and pay ranges will reflect that.
- Your role, performance, experience, and the fund’s success will matter a lot.
No Comment! Be the first one.