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Alternative Investments Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Alternative Investments Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Alternative Investments Manager in the United States is $95,035 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,316
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,196 to $106,174
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,060
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Alternative Investments Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
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Wage
75th Percentile $106,174 $8,848 $2,042 $51
Average $95,035 $7,920 $1,828 $46
25th Percentile $87,196 $7,266 $1,677 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Alternative Investments Manager Salaries

An Alternative Investments Manager'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 Alternative Investments Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Alternative Investments Manager'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): $74,177
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $92,714
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $113,467
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $127,807
  • Expert (over 8 years): $150,726
Levels Salary
Project M... Level Alternative Investments Manager$74,177
Alternati... Level Alternative Investments Manager$92,714
Project M... Level Alternative Investments Manager$113,467
Project M... Level Alternative Investments Manager$127,807
Project M... Level Alternative Investments Manager$150,726
$74,177 0 yr
$92,714 < 2 yrs
$113,467 2-4 yrs
$127,807 5-8 yrs
$150,726 > 8 yrs
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How Do Alternative Investments Manager 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 Alternative Investments Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $105,223.
  • California: $104,823.
  • Massachusetts: $103,426.

Top Paying Cities for Alternative Investments Managers

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: $119,867
  • San Francisco: $118,555
  • Oakland: $116,056

What Skills Can Increase an Alternative Investments Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 21.38% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Scrum (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): Using an agile process for managing the lifecycle development of software products.
  • Billing (Mentioned in 1.04% Job Postings): Billing refers to the aspect of banking, whereby someone is charged accurately for what item they purchased.
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Project Management 21.38%
Scrum 1.33%
Billing 1.04%
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 Alternative Investments Manager's salary.
  • Computer Science: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Software Development: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Agile: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Science
 $104,538
10%
Software Development
 $103,588
9%
Agile
 $101,687
7%
Program Management
 $101,687
7%
Scrum
 $101,687
7%
Project Delivery
 $100,737
6%
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Alternative Investments Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Alternative Investments Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 15% above the average. In contrast, Alternative Investments Manager positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Alternative Investments Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Alternative Investments Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services$109,290$53.015%
Pharmaceuticals$107,389$52.013%
Biotechnology$104,538$50.010%
Software & Networking$104,538$50.010%
Internet$103,588$50.09%

How Education impacts an Alternative Investments Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Alternative Investments Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 an Alternative Investments Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $89,186 and $95,389).

Alternative Investments Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Alternative Investments Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.1%
High School 5.1%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 48.1%
Masters 40.0%
Doctorate 2.2%
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Alternative Investments Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Alternative Investments Manager'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.

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Average $95,035/year
$106,174
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Average $7,920/month
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Average $1,828/week
$2,042
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Average $46/hour
$51
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $106,174 $8,848 $2,042 $51
Average $95,035 $7,920 $1,828 $46
25th Percentile $87,196 $7,266 $1,677 $42

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Salary Trends for Alternative Investments Manager

Salaries for an Alternative Investments Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $83,857 in 2023 to around $81,433 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Alternative Investments Manager salary trends, .

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FAQ about Alternative Investments Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Alternative Investments Manager?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Alternative Investments Manager roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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