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Salaries: Asset Management (UK & Europe) – Q1 2026

By: Anton Balint, Senior Investment Content Specialist |
19 Jul 2024
Updated 30 Mar 2026

How does your remuneration package compare with those across the industry? The Savvy Investor Content Team has updated this unique list of the best UK and European asset management salary surveys. The surveys below cover a variety of asset management roles within both front- and back-office.

The latest salary surveys

UK | PensionChair Remuneration Report 2025 (WTW)

The median remuneration for Chairs of pension schemes who responded to the survey increased by 14% to £57,000 in 2024, up from £50,000 last year.

UK | Hedge Fund Pay 2026 (eFinancialCareers)

With 10 years of experience, expect total compensation to be £225-600k+ in London hedge funds.

UK | Salary Survey 2026 - Audit, Accounts, Tax, Advisory (Austin Rose)

Over the past year, one theme has consistently dominated conversations with firms across the UK: the need for stability and clarity.

UK | Hiring in Wholesale Distribution 2026 (Valentine Thomas & Partners)

Hiring in Wholesale Sales, particularly at a senior level, has remained elevated in 2025 with 2026 showing a similar trajectory.

UK | Investment Grade Credit Compensation 2025 (Magellan Advisory Partners)

This report covers investment grade credit fund manager pay across mid-level, senior-level, and Team Head positions in the UK.

UK | PE, Investment Management & Direct Lending Compensation (Bohill Partners)

In this report, you will find an annual review of base salaries and bonuses for London-based professionals with an assessment of compensation packages for business leaders.

UK & EUR | Private Equity Compensation 2025 (Magellan Advisory Partners)

From VP to Partner, this detailed report tables the pay for Europe-based private equity roles across four quartiles.

UK & EUR |PE Infrastructure Compensation (Magellan Advisory Partners)

From Associate to Head of Team, this detailed report tables the pay for UK-based private infrastructure professionals.

EUR | European Private Credit Compensation 2025 (Magellan Advisory Partners)

Associates can earn total remuneration of £275,000 to £335,000. Heads of Teams can earn £2,475,000 to £3,700,000.

EUR | European Alternative Credit Compensation 2025 (Magellan Advisory Partners)

Top quartile Associates can earn £230,000 to £295,000. For Managing Directors, this grows to £1,025,000 to £1,775,000.

EUR | PE & Direct Lending German Compensation Review 2026 (Bohill Partners)

In this report, you will find an annual review of base salaries and bonuses for Germany-based professionals with assessment of compensation packages for investment professionals.