(eFinancial Careers) Among the biggest misconceptions about hedge funds is that everyone takes home massive seven-figure paychecks. The fact is, less than 10% earn more than $1 million annually. That said, reaching the upper ranks at a profitable hedge fund can provide a very comfortable financial future – as long as the firm can manage to keep its doors open, something many have struggled to do in recent years. Using data from The Pay Index, a salary database powered by financial recruiter Leathwaite, we broke down average compensation for senior hedge fund professionals – people at the director-level or higher – for both New York and London. We also looked at their average base salary, bonus and any deferred cash or stock compensation over the last 18 months. The gender data is in the second chart below.
Breaking Down Hedge Fund Pay in New York and London. And Male vs. Female
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