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Mutual Fund Analysts

Earnings

The median annual earnings of financial and investment analysts who were employed by firms that managed investment pools and funds were $146,640 in May 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The top 10 percent of all analysts made more than $175,840, the lowest 10 percent of workers earned less than $60,830. Fifty percent of financial and investment analysts earned between $76,880 and $129,970.

Mutual fund analysts usually receive a generous benefits package, especially at large companies. For example, employees of Charles Schwab receive paid vacation and sick days, health and life insurance, a 401(k) plan (and company contribution match), access to onsite fitness classes, personalized financial advice, brokerage discounts, a tuition reimbursement program, and other benefits.