Associate Investment Analyst Salary in the United States

How much does an Associate Investment Analyst make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Associate Investment Analyst in the United States is $84,571 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,386
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $76,906 to $92,849
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,928
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Associate Investment Analyst Salaries by Percentile

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Monthly
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Weekly
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Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,849 $7,737 $1,786 $45
Average $84,571 $7,048 $1,626 $41
25th Percentile $76,906 $6,409 $1,479 $37
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Key Factors That Influence Associate Investment Analyst Salaries

An Associate 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Associate Investment Analyst Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Associate 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): $85,103
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,014
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $120,590
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $140,084
  • Expert (over 8 years): $163,469
Levels Salary
Associate... Level Associate Investment Analyst$85,103
Storage M... Level Associate Investment Analyst$95,014
Storage M... Level Associate Investment Analyst$120,590
Storage M... Level Associate Investment Analyst$140,084
Storage M... Level Associate Investment Analyst$163,469
$85,103 0 yr
$95,014 < 2 yrs
$120,590 2-4 yrs
$140,084 5-8 yrs
$163,469 > 8 yrs
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How Do Associate Investment Analyst 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 Associate Investment Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $93,637.
  • California: $93,282.
  • Massachusetts: $92,039.

Top Paying Cities for Associate 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: $106,670
  • San Francisco: $105,502
  • Oakland: $103,278

What Skills Can Increase an Associate Investment Analyst's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 26.3% 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.
  • Procurement (Mentioned in 1.38% 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.
  • Linux (Mentioned in 0.8% Job Postings): Managing a system's hardware and resources using a Unix-like open-source operating system.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 26.3%
Procurement 1.38%
Linux 0.8%
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 Associate Investment Analyst's salary.
  • Facilitation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Continuous Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Facilitation
$97,257
15%
Collaboration
$97,257
15%
Continuous Improvement
$94,720
12%
Networking
$94,720
12%
Operating System
$93,874
11%
Agile
$93,874
11%
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Associate Investment Analyst Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Associate Investment Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Aerospace & Defense and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 10% above the average. In contrast, Associate Investment Analyst positions in Transportation or Software & Networking typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Associate Investment Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Associate Investment Analyst

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Aerospace & Defense$93,028$45.010%
Business Services$93,028$45.010%
Construction$93,028$45.010%
Energy & Utilities$93,028$45.010%
Healthcare$93,028$45.010%

Associate Investment Analyst Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Associate 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 September 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Associate Investment Analyst

Salaries for an Associate Investment Analyst can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $69,544 in 2023 to around $69,462 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Associate Investment Analyst salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Associate Investment Analyst Over Time

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$69,544
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$69,832
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FAQ about Associate Investment Analyst

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

The Aerospace & Defense industry offers the highest average compensation for Associate Investment Analyst roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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