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Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager Salary in California

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager in California.

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Demand: +18%
$812,500
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $390.63/hr
📊 80% Range: $375,000 – $3,125,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +25% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $375,000
25th % Junior $593,750
50th % Median $812,500
75th % Senior $1,968,750
90th % Top 10% $3,125,000
Base Annual Salary $812,500
Target Annual Bonus $97,500
Annual Stock / Equity $178,750
Total Compensation (TC) $1,088,750
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in California

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$375,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$812,500
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$1,968,750
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$3,125,000

Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$897,000

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$884,000

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$871,000

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$832,000

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$832,000

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$832,000

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$812,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$812,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Portfolio Managers oversee billion-dollar long/short equity or macro trading books, risk parameters, and investor alpha generation.

Required Education
Master's in Quantitative Finance, Physics, or CFA Charter
Experience Benchmark
7-12+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+18%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager make in California?

The median annual salary for a Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager in California is $812,500, with entry-level professionals earning around $375,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $3,125,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager in California?

On average, a Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager in California makes approximately $390.63 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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