The average salary for financial quantitative analysts was $97,762 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. Earnings ranged from $69,000 to $151,000 or more.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that median annual earnings of financial and investment analysts were $99,010 in May 2023. Top earners (the top 10 percent) made more than $175,840, and the lowest salaries (the lowest 10 percent) were less than $60,830.
When the investments of financial quantitative analysts' employers or clients perform well, the analysts may receive a bonus and access to profit sharing plans in addition to their salary. PayScale.com reports that, in 2024, quantitative analysts received bonuses that ranged from $3,000 to $34,000. They also received profit sharing benefits of $2,000 to $18,000.
Benefits include paid vacation, health, disability, life insurance, and retirement or pension plans. Some employers offer profit-sharing plans. Tuition reimbursement may also be available.
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