How much does an Energy Trader make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

Experience

Industry

$103,647 / yrTotal Pay
$84,273 / yrBase Pay
$19,375 / yrAdditional Pay

$103,647

 / yr
$60K$182K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Energy Trader is $103,647 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $84,273 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $19,375 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Trader

$192,140 /yr
Trader
$278,684 /yr
Senior Trader
$141,274 /yr
Lead Trader
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What is the total pay trajectory for Trader?

Job TitleSalary
Trader$192,140 /yr
Senior Trader$278,684 /yr
Lead Trader$141,274 /yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Trader

$192,140 /yr
Trader
$278,684 /yr
Senior Trader
$141,274 /yr
Lead Trader
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What is the total pay trajectory for Trader?

Job TitleSalary
Trader$192,140 /yr
Senior Trader$278,684 /yr
Lead Trader$141,274 /yr

What are total pay estimates for an Energy Trader at different companies?

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Total Pay Range
TEA
4.2
Energy TraderSee 5 salaries from all locations

$110,135

 / yr
Southern California Edison
4
Energy TraderSee 4 salaries from all locations

$113,846

 / yr
NRG Energy
3.9
Energy TraderSee 3 salaries from all locations

$100,834

 / yr
bp
4.1
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$154,154

 / yr
Aces Power Marketing
3.3
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$101,514

 / yr
Xcel Energy
3.6
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$106,329

 / yr
Dominion Energy
3.9
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$115,278

 / yr

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Black Hills Corporation
3.4
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$116,106

 / yr
JP Morgan Securities
4.1
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$142,460

 / yr
Shell
4.2
Energy TraderSee 2 salaries from all locations

$163,250

 / yr
LG&E and KU Energy
4.5
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$109,969

 / yr
Resolute Energy Partners
3.9
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$45

 / hr
SOCAR Trading
4.1
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$112,151

 / yr
Morgan Stanley
4
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$130,749

 / yr
Interchem
3.8
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$84,513

 / yr
Mirant
3.7
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$117,591

 / yr
Pepco Holdings
3.6
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$97,881

 / yr
VECO Power TradingEnergy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$119,952

 / yr
AVANGRID
3.2
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$106,544

 / yr
Citadel
3.9
Energy TraderSee 1 salaries from all locations

$162,906

 / yr
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Energy Trader Salaries

Job TitleSalary
TEA Energy Trader salaries - 5 salaries reported$110,135/yr
Southern California Edison Energy Trader salaries - 4 salaries reported$113,846/yr
NRG Energy Energy Trader salaries - 3 salaries reported$100,834/yr
bp Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$154,154/yr
Aces Power Marketing Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$101,514/yr
Xcel Energy Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$106,329/yr
Dominion Energy Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$115,278/yr
Black Hills Corporation Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$116,106/yr
JP Morgan Securities Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$142,460/yr
Shell Energy Trader salaries - 2 salaries reported$163,250/yr
LG&E and KU Energy Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$109,969/yr
Resolute Energy Partners Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$45/hr
SOCAR Trading Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$112,151/yr
Morgan Stanley Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$130,749/yr
Interchem Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$84,513/yr
Mirant Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$117,591/yr
Pepco Holdings Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$97,881/yr
VECO Power Trading Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$119,952/yr
AVANGRID Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$106,544/yr
Citadel Energy Trader salaries - 1 salaries reported$162,906/yr
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Top Paying Industries

For an Energy Trader in United States

The top paying industry for an Energy Trader in United States is Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $110,135.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$110,135

    0% Lower than other industries

Energy, Mining & Utilities

The top paying company in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Energy Trader is TEA.

TEATEA$110,135/yr

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Recent Salaries Shared

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Structured Financing Trader

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$475,000

/yr

$175K | $300K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Trader

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$100,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Trade Commissioner

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$115,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Futures Trader

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$75,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Prop Artisan

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$24

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Trader

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$150,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Trader

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$35,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Commodity Trader

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$80,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Quantitative Trader

United States of America

 | <1 year

$50,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

<1 year
Yesterday

Energy Trader pay FAQ

The average salary for an Energy Trader is $103,647 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 59 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Energy Trader employees in United States.

The highest salary for an Energy Trader in United States is $139,966 per year.

The lowest salary for an Energy Trader in United States is $77,736 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming an Energy Trader or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of an Energy Trader.

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