ETF professionals want transparency.
Employers seek clarity.
This report delivers both.

step 1: Access the key findings
Now in its fourth year, this report offers the most in-depth look at compensation trends across the ETF ecosystem - spanning base salary, bonus, and total comp by role, region, and seniority.
With responses from across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, this year’s findings reveal growing pay gaps, shifting team structures, and an intensifying war for talent - particularly in Europe, where compensation has jumped 13% year over year.
• What's inside:
— Compensation Benchmarks: Average salary, bonus, and total comp by title, function, and geography.
— Top-Paying Roles: See where ETF professionals are earning the most—and why.
— Gender Pay Gap: Women in ETFs now earn 20% less than men on average, and the gap is widening.
— Career Mobility Insights: Data on promotions, job switching, and negotiation outcomes.
— Hiring Trends: Understand how firms are shifting toward junior talent and expanding roles in trading, capital markets, and product.
Step 2: Get the full report
Two Reports. One Goal: Better Compensation Decisions.
— Individual Report
Perfect for professionals looking to benchmark compensation and navigate their next move. Use it to:
• Evaluate your current package vs. market averages
• Prepare for promotion or salary negotiation
• Identify high-growth roles and regions
— Company Report
Tailored for employers, recruiters, and HR teams. Use it to:
• Build fair and competitive comp bands
• Spot talent gaps and retention risks
• Support DEI and pay equity initiatives with credible data
Who should use this report?
ETF Professionals: Analysts, salespeople, marketers, and portfolio managers looking to benchmark their compensation and plan their next career move.
Hiring Managers: Employers within asset management firms seeking to set competitive salaries and attract top-tier talent.
Analysts & Consultants: Professionals analyzing trends in ETF business growth, talent demand, and compensation evolution.
HR & Recruitment Firms: Specialist recruiters who need accurate compensation data to advise clients and candidates in the ETF space.