Hi! I'm working for a small Pension Company and would like to know what the average pay is? I have 4-5 years of experience. I just completed PA-1, Pa-2 and will be taking PA-3 this month. I plan to get my QKA designation so I'll be taking DC-1 and DC-2 as well. I'm having second thoughts about staying in this field because of the pay and feel that there is no room for advancement. Does anyone feel the same way? Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated.

I don't know what response you'll receive from other board members on such a subject, but you may be able to find the information you are looking for from some other sources.

www.PayScale.com

www.Monster.com

www.hotjobs.com

http://www.salary.com

Thank you for your response and I'll check out those sites.

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other factors:
your login name implies California. I would imagine the cost of living is a lot more there. therefore, how do you compare salaries?
as to no room for advancement, well....
passing a few tests did get me the initials after the name.
being in the right place at the right time has led to speaking possibilities, articles, etc.
was it worth it financially? probably not with the deadlines I have to meet sometimes, but I do at least like those extra things I have been involved in. And someday I will move back a little farther north so I can enjoy tulips, daffodils, cherry trees, etc, and all this extra stuff I have done should make it easier to find a job for a nut case like myself.