European ETF professionals saw a 13% increase in compensation, women earn 20% less than men.
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-11 16:40:00
The 2025 Global ETF Industry Salary Survey by Blackwater reveals European professionals saw a 13% increase in compensation, while the United States remains the highest-paying market. Trading roles earn $510,000 on average, with heads of business commanding $1.1 million. However, gender pay disparities persist, with women earning 20% less than men.
Despite macro headwinds, ETF professionals globally are experiencing healthy compensation growth, with differences in salaries across roles, regions, and seniority levels. The United States offers salaries 35% higher than Europe and 27% higher than Asia-Pacific, averaging $339,000 for all ETF professionals with bonuses at 62% of base salary.
Trading roles are the highest earners at $510,000 on average, while operations roles lag behind at $197,000. Heads of business command $1.1 million, and product roles experienced a 16% jump in compensation since 2024. Analyst-level pay remained flat, while associate-level compensation increased by 8%.
The survey identified eight key challenges facing ETF professionals, including fee compression and limited market size. Gender pay disparities persist, with women earning 20% less than men on average. The report emphasizes the ongoing challenge of gender pay disparity in the industry, despite overall compensation growth for ETF professionals.
The 2025 Global ETF Industry Salary Survey reflects input from over 1,000 professionals worldwide and highlights compensation growth variations by region and role. The survey provides valuable insights into the ETF industry’s salary trends, with a focus on differences in compensation levels, challenges faced by professionals, and gender pay disparities.