Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Trader make in New York City, NY?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$233,658 / yrTotal Pay
$121,184 / yrBase Pay
$112,474 / yrAdditional Pay

$233,658

 / yr
$136K$428K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Trader is $233,658 per year in the New York City, NY area, with an average salary of $121,184 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 $112,474 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 in New York City, NY

$233,658 /yr
Trader
$296,089 /yr
Senior Trader
$178,896 /yr
Lead Trader
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Related Job Titles

For Trader in New York City, NY

Some related job titles are Hedge Fund Salaries with median pay of $138,276, Assistant Trader Salaries with median pay of $153,526, Commodities Salaries with median pay of $155,731, Commodity Trader Salaries with median pay of $238,725.

Top Paying Companies

For a Trader in New York City, NY

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Trader in New York City, NY. Employers include D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm, Citadel Securities and T3 Trading Group.

1
D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm
$509,151/yr
3
T3 Trading Group
$483,658/yr
5
Bluefin Companies
$473,218/yr

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Goldman Sachs
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$430,649

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$404,179

 / yr

$412,723

 / yr

$315,913

 / yr

$359,472

 / yr

$400,158

 / yr

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$400,127

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$386,192

 / yr

$383,115

 / yr

$374,471

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$509,151

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$359,165

 / yr

$491,647

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$398,190

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$407,631

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Top Paying Industries

For a Trader in New York City, NY

The top 4 paying industries for a Trader in New York City, NY are Financial Services with a median total pay of $407,615, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $391,748, Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $315,913 and Media & Communication with a median total pay of $219,111.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Financial ServicesFinancial Services$407,615

    0% Lower than other industries

  • Energy, Mining & UtilitiesEnergy, Mining & Utilities$391,748

    4% Lower than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$315,913

    29% Lower than other industries

  • Media & CommunicationMedia & Communication$219,111

    86% Lower than other industries

Financial Services

Top paying companies in Financial Services for Trader are D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm, Citadel Securities, and T3 Trading Group.

D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment FirmD. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm$509,151/yr
T3 Trading GroupT3 Trading Group$483,658/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Finance & Accounting?

Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.

How does the Trader salary in New York City, NY compare to the national average salary in US for the same job?

The average salary for a Trader in US is $102,047 per year based on 1,810 salary contributions, which is 16.68% less than the salary for a Trader in New York City, NY. The cost of living and the local demand for the work are among the factors affecting wages. The top 3 companies in US where a Trader gets the highest compensation are Citadel Securities LLC, Koch Industries, Inc. and Macquarie Group Limited. Bigger companies typically pay 64.13% more than smaller companies for a Trader.

Recent Salaries Shared

For trader in New York City, NY

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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

Trade Support

New York City, NY

 | 15+ years

$146,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Equity Trader

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$1,490,000

/yr

$50K | $1M

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Trader

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$15,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Equity Sales Trader

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$400,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Automated Trader

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$57,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Trader

New York City, NY

 | 1-3 years

$200,000

/yr

$140K | $60K

Submitted 2 days ago

1-3 years
2 days ago
Trader

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$450,000

/yr

$150K | $300K

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago
Trader

New York City, NY

 | 4-6 years

$125,000

/yr

Submitted 3 days ago

4-6 years
3 days ago

Trader pay FAQ in New York City, NY

The average salary for a Trader is $121,184 per year in New York City, NY. Salaries estimates are based on 2803 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Trader employees in New York City, NY.

The highest salary for a Trader in New York City, NY is $221,767 per year.

The lowest salary for a Trader in New York City, NY is $70,287 per year.

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