As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Hedge Fund Analyst in California is $83,349, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,603 weekly, or $6,946 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Hedge Fund Analyst in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Hedge Fund Analyst in California vary widely, spanning from $68,691 to $92,946. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,676) and 75th percentile ($88,372), while top earners (90th percentile) make $92,946 per year. This $12,696 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Cross-Selling, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California Hedge Fund Analyst often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 67 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for Hedge Fund Analyst job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hedge Fund Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $68,691 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $75,676 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $83,349 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $88,372 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hedge Fund Analyst Salary $92,946 CA July 01, 2026
25% $75,676 10% $68,691 90% $92,946 75% $88,372 $83,349 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A hedge fund is an investment fund that pools capital from accredited investors or institutional investors and invests in a variety of assets, often with complex portfolio-construction and risk management techniques. It is administered by a professional investment management firm, and often structured as a limited partnership, limited liability company, or similar vehicle. Hedge funds are generally distinct from mutual funds, as their use of leverage is not capped by regulators, and distinct from private equity funds, as the majority of hedge funds invest in relatively liquid assets. The te...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $78,333 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $83,277 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $83,496 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $80,860 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $79,002 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $83,284 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $80,198 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $78,532 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $94,851 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $92,238 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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