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Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary in the United States

How much does an Institutional Portfolio Manager III make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Institutional Portfolio Manager III in the United States is $114,890 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $55.

However, an Institutional Portfolio Manager III's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $142,018
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $102,990 to $129,090
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $92,156
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View as table View as graph 25% $102,990 10% $92,156 90% $142,018 75% $129,090 $114,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $129,090 $10,758 $2,483 $62
Average $114,890 $9,574 $2,209 $55
25th Percentile $102,990 $8,583 $1,981 $50
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Key Factors That Influence Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salaries

An Institutional Portfolio Manager III'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 Institutional Portfolio Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Institutional Portfolio Manager III'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:

  • Client Investment Portfolio Manager II (2-4 years): $83,419
  • Institutional Portfolio Manager III (4-7 years): $114,850
  • Client Investment Portfolio Manager IV (7+ years): $153,245
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Client Investment Portfolio Manager II2-4 years$83,419
Institutional Portfolio Manager III4-7 years$114,850
Client Investment Portfolio Manager IV7+ years$153,245
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How Do Institutional Portfolio Manager III 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 Institutional Portfolio Manager IIIs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $127,190.
  • California: $126,690.
  • Massachusetts: $124,990.

Top Paying Cities for Institutional Portfolio Manager IIIs

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:

  • San Jose: $144,890
  • San Francisco: $143,290
  • Oakland: $140,290

What Skills Can Increase an Institutional Portfolio Manager III's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 10.8% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.93% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
  • Microsoft Office (Mentioned in 1.21% Job Postings): Microsoft Office is a suite of desktop productivity applications that is designed by Microsoft for business use. You can create documents containing text and images, work with data in spreadsheets and databases, create presentations and posters.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 10.8%
Due Diligence 1.93%
Microsoft Office 1.21%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Institutional Portfolio Manager III's salary.
  • Employment Authorization: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Technical Support: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Employment Authorization
$128,677
12%
Technical Support
$125,230
9%
Consulting
$122,932
7%
Alignment
$122,932
7%
Field Support
$121,783
6%
Project Management
$120,635
5%
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Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Institutional Portfolio Manager III salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $123,697. While startup companies pay approximate $104,836.

Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$104,836
Growth Stage51~500$110,846
Established501~5000$119,493
Enterprise5000+$123,697

Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Institutional Portfolio Manager III roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, Institutional Portfolio Manager positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Institutional Portfolio Manager III as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Institutional Portfolio Manager III

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$160,846$77.040%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$120,634$58.05%

Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Institutional Portfolio Manager III'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Institutional Portfolio Manager III Salary Growth & Career Path

For an Institutional Portfolio Manager III, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Client Investment Portfolio Manager IV role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $153,300 - a projected growth of 33% over your current level.

Salary Trends for Institutional Portfolio Manager III

Salaries for an Institutional Portfolio Manager III can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $104,972 in 2023 to around $101,288 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Institutional Portfolio Manager III salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Institutional Portfolio Manager III Over Time

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2023
$104,972
2024
$103,514
2025
$101,288
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2023 $104,972
2024 $103,514
2025 $101,288
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FAQ about Institutional Portfolio Manager III

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Institutional Portfolio Manager III?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Institutional Portfolio Manager III roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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