In Kushal Lodha's podcast, CFA expert Arjun discussed the global earning potential for CFA charter holders. While the CFA Institute quotes a global average of $180,000 (~₹1.6 crore), he clarified this is for experienced professionals with combined degrees like an MBA . A more realistic starting salary abroad is ₹40 lakhs post-Level 1, rising to ₹60-90 lakhs for new charter holders.