Those running successful hedge funds haul in millions, if not billions. But what about the rank and file? Pay is high compared to most of the U.S, but not stellar when you only consider base pay. Maybe it’s all in the bonus. Anyway, here’s what we know about the base salaries (not including any bonuses) that seven of the biggest New York-based hedge funds pay.
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