How much does a Trader make?
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$203,172
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Trader is $203,172 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $105,964 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 $97,208 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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Related Job Titles
For Trader
Some related job titles are Hedge Fund Salaries with median pay of $113,491, Assistant Trader Salaries with median pay of $123,176, Commodities Salaries with median pay of $134,450, Commodity Trader Salaries with median pay of $211,168.
Top Paying Companies
For a Trader in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Trader in United States. Employers include Optiver, IMC Trading and Citadel Securities.
Top Paying Companies
For Trader in United States
| 1 | Optiver | $401,513 | |
| 2 | IMC Trading | $391,832 | |
| 3 | Citadel Securities | $387,562 | |
| 4 | WH Trading | $374,918 | |
| 5 | T3 Trading Group | $370,916 | |
| 6 | Macquarie Group | $367,460 | |
| 7 | D. E. Shaw & Co. - Investment Firm | $362,957 | |
| 8 | Traditum Group | $352,451 | |
| 9 | CME Group | $351,309 | |
| 10 | PEAK6 Capital Management | $349,502 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Trader in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Trader in United States are Agriculture with a median total pay of $307,143, Financial Services with a median total pay of $287,581, Information Technology with a median total pay of $275,036, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $257,562, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $249,062.
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.
Recent Salaries Shared
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Trader pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Trader is $105,964 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Trader salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 2734 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Trader employees.
The highest salary for a Trader in United States is $193,915 per year.
The lowest salary for a Trader in United States is $61,459 per year.
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