What You Can Expect
— Key Highlights from 2025
• $339K – Average total compensation
• 62% – Average bonus as a share of base salary
• Europe +13% YoY – the fastest growing region
• Trading roles lead the pack at $510K average pay
• Heads of Business command $1.1M on average
• Women earn 20% less than men, underscoring the need for change
— Role & Seniority Insights
• Trading roles remain the highest paid at $510K average
• Product roles saw a +16% jump, driven by innovation demand
• Operations roles lag at $197K average
• Associate-level pay +8% YoY, as firms rely on junior talent for mid-level work
• Analyst-level pay flat, showing little upward pressure at entry level
5 Core Lessons for Career Growth
Negotiate early: secure the best offer at entry, harder to adjust later.
Mobility matters: moving firms is often the fastest path to higher pay.
Keep learning: deepen product knowledge, gain cross-functional skills.
Leverage your network: relationships and visibility drive opportunities
Choose leadership wisely: strong culture and clear ETF strategy pay dividends.
Why This Report Matters
Compensation conversations are never easy - but they’re necessary. With this data in hand, professionals can walk into performance reviews, promotion discussions, or job negotiations with a clear understanding of their market value.
For firms, the survey provides the evidence needed to build competitive, equitable pay structures that attract and retain top talent.
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Now in its fourth year, the Global ETF Salary Survey provides the only dedicated view of pay across the international ETF ecosystem. Drawing on responses from over 1,000 professionals worldwide, this report delivers clear, reliable benchmarks to guide both career planning and talent strategies.
Whether you’re preparing for a performance review, planning a promotion discussion, or building a compensation framework for your team - this survey gives you the data to walk into the conversation with confidence.
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