What are the main factors that influence a Hedge Fund Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Hedge Fund Associate?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Hedge Fund Associate roles, with salaries approximately 7% above the market median.

How does experience change A Hedge Fund Associate's salary?

A Hedge Fund Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,372 for beginners, reaching about $84,208 at mid-level, and approach $88,506 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Hedge Fund Associate?

Hedge Fund Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hedge Fund Associate roles are District of Columbia $100,911, California $100,528, Massachusetts $99,188. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hedge Fund Associate roles make?

Salaries for Hedge Fund Associate level roles vary by specialization: Hedge Fund Controller: $254,320; Hedge Fund Manager: $140,346; Hedge Fund Consultant: $108,294; Hedge Fund Trader: $77,871; Hedge Fund Analyst: $75,577.

Hedge Fund Associate Salary in Vermont

How much does a Hedge Fund Associate make in Vermont? As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hedge Fund Associate in Vermont is $89,454 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, a Hedge Fund Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,538
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,688 to $103,108
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,795

10% $70,795

50% (Median) $89,454

90% $115,538

Hedge Fund Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,108	$8,592	$1,983	$50
Average	$89,454	$7,455	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$79,688	$6,641	$1,532	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Hedge Fund Associate Salaries

A Hedge Fund Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hedge Fund Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hedge Fund Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,372
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,078
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,208
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $85,621
Expert (over 8 years): $88,506

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Hedge Fund Associate	less than 1 year	$82,372
Early Career Level Hedge Fund Associate	1-2 years	$83,078
Mid-Level Level Hedge Fund Associate	2-4 years	$84,208
Senior-Level Level Hedge Fund Associate	5-8 years	$85,621
Expert Level Hedge Fund Associate	over 8 years	$88,506

How Do Hedge Fund Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hedge Fund Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $100,911.
California: $100,528.
Massachusetts: $99,188.

District of Columbia $100,911 California $100,528 Massachusetts $99,188 Washington $98,824 New Jersey $98,787 Alaska $98,660 Connecticut $97,402 New York $96,892

Hawaii $95,260 Rhode Island $94,495 Maryland $93,975 Minnesota $93,264 Colorado $92,991 Illinois $92,900 Oregon $92,553 Delaware $92,298

New Hampshire $92,138 Virginia $91,779 Pennsylvania $90,730 Nevada $90,202 North Dakota $90,029 Michigan $89,755 Wisconsin $89,655 Vermont $89,454

Texas $88,899 Maine $88,862 Arizona $88,807 Ohio $88,744 Georgia $87,905 Indiana $87,486 Wyoming $87,404 Utah $87,276

Iowa $87,222 Kansas $86,784 Louisiana $86,656 North Carolina $86,611 Missouri $86,593 Florida $86,237 Montana $86,046 Nebraska $85,864

Kentucky $85,763 South Carolina $85,399 Tennessee $85,171 Idaho $85,080 New Mexico $84,414 Oklahoma $84,269 Alabama $83,731 South Dakota $82,829

Arkansas $82,336 West Virginia $82,072 Mississippi $81,279

Top Paying Cities for Hedge Fund Associate

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamant: $91,564
Barre: $91,702
Cabot: $91,501

Adamant, VT $91,564

Barre, VT $91,702

Cabot, VT $91,501

Calais, VT $91,581

East Barre, VT $91,563

East Calais, VT $91,564

East Montpelier, VT $91,625

Eden, VT $91,504

Eden Mills, VT $91,421

Graniteville, VT $91,697

Hyde Park, VT $91,639

Johnson, VT $91,755

Lake Elmore, VT $91,537

Marshfield, VT $91,516

Moretown, VT $91,761

Morrisville, VT $91,750

Moscow, VT $91,797

Northfield, VT $91,649

Northfield Falls, VT $92,078

North Hyde Park, VT $91,633

North Montpelier, VT $91,541

Plainfield, VT $91,528

Roxbury, VT $91,373

South Barre, VT $91,809

Waterbury, VT $91,788

Stowe, VT $91,800

Waitsfield, VT $91,749

Warren, VT $91,578

Washington, VT $91,399

Waterbury Center, VT $91,785

Websterville, VT $91,682

Williamstown, VT $91,575

Wolcott, VT $91,525

Woodbury, VT $91,435

Worcester, VT $91,526

Rutland, VT $91,523

Belmont, VT $91,241

Benson, VT $91,240

Bomoseen, VT $91,384

Brandon, VT $91,451

Bridport, VT $91,461

Castleton, VT $91,401

Center Rutland, VT $91,464

Chittenden, VT $91,254

Cuttingsville, VT $91,222

Danby, VT $91,378

East Middlebury, VT $91,512

East Poultney, VT $91,388

East Wallingford, VT $91,288

Fair Haven, VT $91,321

Florence, VT $91,289

Forest Dale, VT $91,455

Gaysville, VT $90,874

Granville, VT $91,304

Hancock, VT $91,289

Hydeville, VT $91,395

Killington, VT $91,279

Middlebury, VT $91,653

Middletown Springs, VT $91,338

Mount Holly, VT $91,254

North Clarendon, VT $91,388

Orwell, VT $91,378

Pawlet, VT $91,410

Pittsfield, VT $91,332

Pittsford, VT $91,419

Poultney, VT $91,402

Proctor, VT $91,503

Ripton, VT $91,398

Rochester, VT $91,350

Rupert, VT $91,341

Salisbury, VT $91,487

Shoreham, VT $91,409

Stockbridge, VT $91,247

Wallingford, VT $91,296

Wells, VT $91,414

West Pawlet, VT $91,445

West Rupert, VT $91,423

West Rutland, VT $91,368

Whiting, VT $91,413

Saint Johnsbury, VT $91,512

Albany, VT $91,459

Barnet, VT $91,414

Barton, VT $91,449

Beebe Plain, VT $91,476

Concord, VT $91,327

Coventry, VT $91,583

Craftsbury, VT $91,485

Craftsbury Common, VT $91,490

Danville, VT $91,434

Derby, VT $91,476

Derby Line, VT $91,408

East Burke, VT $91,405

East Charleston, VT $91,414

East Hardwick, VT $91,463

East Haven, VT $91,205

East Saint Johnsbury, VT $91,510

Glover, VT $91,421

Granby, VT $91,093

Greensboro, VT $91,390

Greensboro Bend, VT $91,449

Hardwick, VT $91,550

Irasburg, VT $91,426

Island Pond, VT $91,276

Lowell, VT $91,395

Lower Waterford, VT $91,500

Lyndon, VT $91,483

Lyndon Center, VT $91,586

Lyndonville, VT $91,487

Morgan, VT $91,322

Newport, VT $91,531

Newport Center, VT $91,414

North Concord, VT $91,175

North Troy, VT $91,427

Orleans, VT $91,392

Passumpsic, VT $91,517

Peacham, VT $91,333

Saint Johnsbury Center, VT $91,520

Sheffield, VT $91,358

Sutton, VT $91,350

Troy, VT $91,436

West Burke, VT $91,411

West Charleston, VT $91,368

West Danville, VT $91,440

Westfield, VT $91,367

West Glover, VT $91,430

Averill, VT $90,897

Beecher Falls, VT $91,487

Canaan, VT $91,259

Gilman, VT $91,661

Guildhall, VT $91,139

Lunenburg, VT $91,337

Norton, VT $91,080

North Bennington, VT $92,097

North Pownal, VT $92,283

Pownal, VT $92,335

White River Junction, VT $91,500

Ascutney, VT $91,543

Barnard, VT $91,292

Bethel, VT $91,348

Bradford, VT $91,444

Bridgewater, VT $91,386

Bridgewater Corners, VT $91,204

Brookfield, VT $91,438

Brownsville, VT $91,388

Chelsea, VT $91,385

Corinth, VT $91,360

East Corinth, VT $91,399

East Randolph, VT $91,416

East Ryegate, VT $91,337

East Thetford, VT $91,450

Fairlee, VT $91,351

Groton, VT $91,376

Hartford, VT $91,738

Hartland, VT $91,417

Hartland Four Corners, VT $91,413

Mc Indoe Falls, VT $91,648

Newbury, VT $91,365

North Hartland, VT $91,481

North Pomfret, VT $91,325

North Thetford, VT $91,448

Norwich, VT $91,430

Plymouth, VT $91,139

Post Mills, VT $91,428

Quechee, VT $91,522

Randolph, VT $91,506

Randolph Center, VT $91,460

Reading, VT $91,214

Sharon, VT $91,347

South Pomfret, VT $91,259

South Royalton, VT $91,373

South Ryegate, VT $91,391

South Strafford, VT $91,368

South Woodstock, VT $91,237

Strafford, VT $91,289

Taftsville, VT $91,530

Thetford, VT $91,450

Thetford Center, VT $91,354

Topsham, VT $91,327

Tunbridge, VT $91,344

Vershire, VT $91,301

Wells River, VT $91,398

West Fairlee, VT $91,565

West Hartford, VT $91,327

West Newbury, VT $91,362

West Topsham, VT $91,399

Wilder, VT $91,742

Windsor, VT $91,454

Woodstock, VT $91,342

Bellows Falls, VT $91,676

Cambridgeport, VT $91,571

Cavendish, VT $91,266

Chester, VT $91,358

Chester Depot, VT $91,325

Grafton, VT $91,288

Londonderry, VT $91,452

Ludlow, VT $91,314

North Springfield, VT $91,633

Perkinsville, VT $91,384

Peru, VT $91,357

Proctorsville, VT $91,282

Saxtons River, VT $91,656

South Londonderry, VT $91,509

Springfield, VT $91,588

Westminster, VT $91,675

Westminster Station, VT $91,681

Weston, VT $91,263

Shaftsbury, VT $91,987

Brattleboro, VT $91,862

Bondville, VT $91,482

East Dover, VT $91,668

Jacksonville, VT $91,899

Jamaica, VT $91,484

Marlboro, VT $92,317

Newfane, VT $91,608

Putney, VT $91,589

Readsboro, VT $92,328

South Newfane, VT $91,640

Stamford, VT $92,262

Townshend, VT $91,525

Vernon, VT $92,143

Wardsboro, VT $91,592

West Dover, VT $91,742

West Dummerston, VT $91,631

West Halifax, VT $91,772

West Townshend, VT $91,402

West Wardsboro, VT $91,404

Whitingham, VT $91,866

Williamsville, VT $91,631

Wilmington, VT $91,810

Burlington, VT $92,061

South Burlington, VT $92,056

Winooski, VT $92,061

Colchester, VT $92,061

Alburgh, VT $91,602

Bakersfield, VT $91,738

Belvidere Center, VT $91,405

Bristol, VT $91,757

Cambridge, VT $91,866

Charlotte, VT $91,936

East Berkshire, VT $91,649

East Fairfield, VT $91,786

Enosburg Falls, VT $91,533

Essex, VT $91,991

Essex Junction, VT $91,997

Fairfax, VT $91,872

Fairfield, VT $91,784

Ferrisburgh, VT $91,834

Franklin, VT $91,538

Grand Isle, VT $91,882

Highgate Center, VT $91,615

Highgate Springs, VT $91,662

Hinesburg, VT $91,934

Huntington, VT $91,865

Isle La Motte, VT $91,716

Jeffersonville, VT $91,804

Jericho, VT $91,914

Jonesville, VT $91,934

Milton, VT $91,958

Monkton, VT $91,861

Montgomery, VT $91,533

Montgomery Center, VT $91,421

New Haven, VT $91,746

North Ferrisburgh, VT $91,875

North Hero, VT $91,784

Richford, VT $91,517

Richmond, VT $91,924

Saint Albans, VT $91,825

Saint Albans Bay, VT $91,813

Shelburne, VT $92,020

Sheldon, VT $91,716

Sheldon Springs, VT $91,941

South Hero, VT $91,965

Starksboro, VT $91,810

Swanton, VT $91,699

Underhill, VT $91,893

Underhill Center, VT $91,896

Vergennes, VT $91,718

Waterville, VT $91,749

Westford, VT $91,939

Williston, VT $92,008

Montpelier, VT $91,687

Bennington, VT $92,164

Arlington, VT $91,840

Dorset, VT $91,482

East Arlington, VT $91,448

East Dorset, VT $91,484

Manchester, VT $91,731

Manchester Center, VT $91,671

Hedge Fund Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hedge Fund Associate roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 0% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 7% above the average. Conversely, Hedge Fund Associate positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Hedge Fund Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Hedge Fund Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$95,537	$46.0	7%

Hedge Fund Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hedge Fund Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$79,688

Average $89,454/year

$103,108

$6,641

Average $7,455/month

$8,592

$1,532

Average $1,720/week

$1,983

$38

Average $43/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$103,108	$8,592	$1,983	$50
Average	$89,454	$7,455	$1,720	$43
25th Percentile	$79,688	$6,641	$1,532	$38

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