Investment analyst | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Investment analysts help stock market traders, stockbrokers and fund managers make decisions about investments.

Investment analysts typically work around 36 to 38 hours per week.

As a Investment analyst you will typically work evenings / weekends.

* from ONETonline
Average salary
46,757 GBP *
per year
22,000 GBP
100,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Investment analyst

Big gender gap
  • 50,618 GBP
  • 40,420 GBP
Average salary for part-time Investment analyst
Average salary for full-time Investment analyst

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  • 22,648 GBP
  • 22,444 GBP
  • 46,757 GBP
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Salary over time for Investment analyst

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 48,182 GBP
  • 45,251 GBP
  • 43,991 GBP
  • 43,748 GBP
  • 49,862 GBP
  • 45,852 GBP
  • 46,757 GBP
  • 56,627 GBP
  • 47,473 GBP
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Future outlook for Investment analysts

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Balanced outlook
138 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
0% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
37% chance of automation in the future

Investment analyst - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Investment analyst and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • % of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • % of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate
  • % of people in this role have a Master's degree

You'll need:

  • maths knowledge
  • knowledge of economics and accounting
  • analytical thinking skills
  • knowledge of English language
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • ambition and a desire to succeed
  • persistence and determination
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Investment analyst

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