What family offices pay for 12 roles across every US state, with a calculator for office size and location.
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Estimated base salary at US single family offices. A starting point, not an offer. How we estimate.
Family office salaries by role and office size
| Role | Under $250M | $250M–$1B | $1B+ | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Office Controller | $150K–$205K | $175K–$240K | $210K–$290K | 15–25% |
| Family Office Accountant | $80K–$125K | $95K–$145K | $115K–$175K | 5–15% |
| Family Office Tax Manager | $130K–$180K | $150K–$210K | $180K–$250K | 10–20% |
| Family Office CFO | $255K–$410K | $300K–$480K | $360K–$575K | 25–50% |
| Family Office Chief of Staff | $130K–$210K | $150K–$250K | $180K–$300K | 15–30% |
| Head of Family Office | $300K–$510K | $350K–$600K | $420K–$720K | 30–60% |
| Family Office Operations Manager | $110K–$170K | $130K–$200K | $155K–$240K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Executive Assistant | $75K–$130K | $90K–$150K | $110K–$180K | 10–20% |
| Family Office Payroll Manager | $95K–$130K | $110K–$150K | $130K–$180K | 5–15% |
| Family Office Bookkeeper | $55K–$80K | $65K–$95K | $80K–$115K | 5–10% |
| Family Office Investment Analyst | $85K–$135K | $100K–$160K | $120K–$190K | 15–40% |
| Family Office Chief Investment Officer | $300K–$595K | $350K–$700K | $420K–$840K | 30–100% |
What the surveys say
- Median controller base salary was $180,000 (middle half $150,000–$210,750) in Morgan Stanley and Botoff Consulting's survey of 406 single family offices.
- The same survey found 14.4 in-house staff on average, and 8.4 at offices under $500M.
- Large family offices paid chief investment officers about $821,000 on average versus $337,000 at small offices, according to AlTi Tiedemann's study.
Family office salaries by state
| State | Controller | Accountant | Chief of staff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $160K–$220K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$230K |
| Alaska | $160K–$220K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$230K |
| Arizona | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Arkansas | $150K–$205K | $80K–$125K | $130K–$215K |
| California | $185K–$255K | $100K–$155K | $160K–$270K |
| Colorado | $185K–$255K | $100K–$155K | $160K–$265K |
| Connecticut | $185K–$250K | $100K–$150K | $160K–$260K |
| Delaware | $180K–$250K | $100K–$150K | $155K–$260K |
| District of Columbia | $200K–$270K | $105K–$165K | $170K–$280K |
| Florida | $165K–$230K | $90K–$140K | $140K–$240K |
| Georgia | $175K–$240K | $95K–$145K | $150K–$250K |
| Hawaii | $155K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$220K |
| Idaho | $155K–$210K | $85K–$130K | $130K–$220K |
| Illinois | $170K–$235K | $95K–$140K | $145K–$245K |
| Indiana | $160K–$220K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$230K |
| Iowa | $160K–$220K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$230K |
| Kansas | $165K–$230K | $90K–$140K | $140K–$240K |
| Kentucky | $155K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$220K |
| Louisiana | $155K–$210K | $85K–$130K | $130K–$220K |
| Maine | $160K–$220K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$230K |
| Maryland | $170K–$235K | $95K–$140K | $145K–$245K |
| Massachusetts | $190K–$260K | $105K–$160K | $165K–$270K |
| Michigan | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Minnesota | $170K–$235K | $95K–$140K | $145K–$245K |
| Mississippi | $150K–$205K | $80K–$125K | $130K–$210K |
| Missouri | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Montana | $160K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$225K |
| Nebraska | $160K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$225K |
| Nevada | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| New Hampshire | $165K–$230K | $90K–$140K | $140K–$240K |
| New Jersey | $195K–$265K | $105K–$160K | $165K–$275K |
| New Mexico | $160K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$225K |
| New York | $205K–$280K | $110K–$170K | $175K–$290K |
| North Carolina | $175K–$240K | $95K–$145K | $150K–$250K |
| North Dakota | $160K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$225K |
| Ohio | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$235K |
| Oklahoma | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Oregon | $170K–$235K | $95K–$140K | $145K–$245K |
| Pennsylvania | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$235K |
| Rhode Island | $175K–$240K | $95K–$145K | $150K–$250K |
| South Carolina | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| South Dakota | $165K–$230K | $90K–$140K | $140K–$240K |
| Tennessee | $160K–$220K | $85K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Texas | $170K–$235K | $95K–$140K | $145K–$245K |
| Utah | $165K–$230K | $90K–$140K | $140K–$240K |
| Vermont | $160K–$215K | $85K–$130K | $135K–$225K |
| Virginia | $180K–$250K | $100K–$150K | $155K–$260K |
| Washington | $180K–$250K | $100K–$150K | $155K–$260K |
| West Virginia | $150K–$205K | $80K–$125K | $130K–$210K |
| Wisconsin | $165K–$225K | $90K–$135K | $140K–$230K |
| Wyoming | $155K–$210K | $85K–$130K | $130K–$220K |
How we estimate
We start from published surveys and live job postings for US single family offices managing $250M–$1B, then adjust by office size (about 15% lower under $250M, 20% higher above $1B) and by local pay levels. State figures are adjusted using Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 average pay for accountants and financial managers in each state. Figures are estimates for planning, not offers. Ask us for a benchmark for your office.
Family office salary questions
How much does a family office pay?
It depends on role, office size and location. We estimate a controller at $175K–$240K base and an accountant at $95K–$145K at a US single family office managing $250M–$1B.
What is the median family office controller salary?
Morgan Stanley and Botoff Consulting's survey of 406 single family offices found a median base salary of $180,000 for controllers.
Do family offices pay bonuses?
Most do. RBC and Campden Wealth report that most family offices offer bonuses or incentive payments.