CFA Charterholder Salary in Singapore 2026

34 CareerJet listings · build-time aggregate · monthly gross SGD

CFA charterholders cluster in asset management, equity research, and private banking. Total compensation often includes performance bonus of 20–50% of base. Charter completion typically takes 2–4 years across three levels.

25th percentile

S$7,200

/month

Median

S$9,500

/month

75th percentile

S$13,000

/month

Who is hiring CFA Charterholders?

GIC ecosystem · Asset managers · Private banks (UHNW) · Hedge funds · Big Four TS

What drives the offer?

  • Levels completed (I vs charterholder)
  • AUM of team
  • Client book size
  • Buy-side vs sell-side

2026 market outlook

Charter demand stable; AI-assisted research changing junior analyst headcount.

Employment Pass note

CFA may support COMPASS C2 but does not waive salary requirements.