As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an IRA Specialist in the United States is $55,838. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $43,942 to a high of $68,517, with most professionals earning between $49,611 and $62,475.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $62,475 | $5,206 | $1,201 | $30 |
| Average | $55,838 | $4,653 | $1,074 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,611 | $4,134 | $954 | $24 |
An entry-level IRA Specialist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $54,123. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $55,043. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $56,891. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $58,457, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $58,652.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level IRA Specialist | $54,123 |
| Intermediate Level IRA Specialist | $55,043 |
| Senior Level IRA Specialist | $56,891 |
| Specialist Level IRA Specialist | $58,457 |
| Expert Level IRA Specialist | $58,652 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 1% |
| Senior Level | 2% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in IRA Specialist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $46,087 in 2023 to approximately $45,690 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of IRA Specialist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $55,838 | 68.4% | ||
| Bonus | $2,643 | 3.2% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,474 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $1,813 | 2.2% | ||
| Disability | $526 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $5,345 | 6.5% | ||
| Pension | $3,158 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $7,872 | 9.6% | ||
| Total Compensation | $81,668 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.4% |
| Associates | 12.2% |
| Bachelors | 61.2% |
| Masters | 8.2% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of IRA Specialist is $55,838. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of IRA Specialist is $27; the average weekly pay of IRA Specialist is $1,074; the average monthly pay of IRA Specialist is $4,653.
An IRA Specialist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an IRA Specialist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an IRA Specialist is $70,076.
The highest pay for IRA Specialist is $68,517.
The lowest pay for IRA Specialist is $43,942.
IRA Specialist develops IRA rate sheets and prepares transfers, distributions, rollovers, conversions, death claims, and closures in accordance with government regulations and bank policies. Maintains retirement records and is responsible for current and proper financial statements and reports. Being an IRA Specialist utilizes database or system to process transactions and retrieve information. May require a bachelor's degree. Additionally, IRA Specialist typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The IRA Specialist works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed. To be an IRA Specialist typically requires 0-2 years of related experience.
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