Junior Investment Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Investment Analyst make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Investment Analyst in the United States is $68,487 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

However, a Junior Investment Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,367
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,826 to $74,705
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $55,761
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View as table View as graph 25% $61,826 10% $55,761 90% $80,367 75% $74,705 $68,487 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Junior Investment Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,705 $6,225 $1,437 $36
Average $68,487 $5,707 $1,317 $33
25th Percentile $61,826 $5,152 $1,189 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Investment Analyst Salaries

A Junior Investment Analyst'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Junior Investment Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Junior Investment Analyst'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): $69,875
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,374
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,330
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $130,276
  • Expert (over 8 years): $153,511
Levels Salary
Junior In... Level Junior Investment Analyst$69,875
Cost Engi... Level Junior Investment Analyst$85,374
Cost Engi... Level Junior Investment Analyst$107,330
Cost Engi... Level Junior Investment Analyst$130,276
Cost Engi... Level Junior Investment Analyst$153,511
$69,875 0 yr
$85,374 < 2 yrs
$107,330 2-4 yrs
$130,276 5-8 yrs
$153,511 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Junior Investment Analysts

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: $86,383
  • San Francisco: $85,437
  • Oakland: $83,636

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Investment Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.67% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Quotations (Mentioned in 2.95% Job Postings): A quotation is the repetition of a sentence, phrase, or passage from speech or text that someone has said or written. In oral speech, it is the representation of an utterance that is introduced by a quotative marker, such as a verb of saying.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Procurement is the process of finding and agreeing to terms, and acquiring goods, services, or works from an external source, often via a tendering or competitive bidding process. Procurement is used to ensure the buyer receives goods, services, or works at the best possible price when aspects such as quality, quantity, time, and location are compared. Corporations and public bodies often define processes intended to promote fair and open competition for their business while minimizing risks such as exposure to fraud and collusion. Almost all purchasing decisions include factors such as delivery and handling, marginal benefit, and price fluctuations. Procurement generally involves making buying decisions under conditions of scarcity. If sound data is available, it is good practice to make use of economic analysis methods such as cost-benefit analysis or cost-utility analysis.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.67%
Quotations 2.95%
Procurement 1.32%
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 a Junior Investment Analyst's salary.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Oral Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • RFI: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Consulting
$80,130
17%
Oral Communication
$74,651
9%
RFI
$73,966
8%
Data Analysis
$73,966
8%
Project Control
$72,596
6%
Cost Management
$71,911
5%
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Junior Investment Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Junior Investment Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Junior Investment Analyst positions in Biotechnology or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Junior Investment Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Junior Investment Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$82,184$40.020%

How Education impacts a Junior Investment Analyst's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Investment Analysts enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Junior Investment Analyst with a Bachelor's Degree is between $69,309 and $73,285).

Junior Investment Analyst Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Investment Analyst
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.5%
High School 6.9%
Associates 11.5%
Bachelors 69.2%
Masters 10.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Junior Investment Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Investment Analyst'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

Salary Trends for Junior Investment Analyst

Salaries for a Junior Investment Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $71,933 in 2023 to around $71,530 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Investment Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Investment Analyst Over Time

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$71,933
2024
$72,041
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$71,530
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FAQ about Junior Investment Analyst

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Junior Investment Analyst?

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Junior Investment Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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