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Power Trader Salary in the United States

How much does a Power Trader make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for a Power Trader in the United States is $99,879 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

However, a Power Trader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $127,554
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,632 to $114,365
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,213
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Power Trader Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $114,365 $9,530 $2,199 $55
Average $99,879 $8,323 $1,921 $48
25th Percentile $90,632 $7,553 $1,743 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Power Trader Salaries

A Power Trader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Power Trader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Power Trader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Power Trader (2-4 years): $99,879
  • Power Trader, Sr. (4-7 years): $141,845
  • Power & Fuel Trading Director (7+ years): $202,185
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Power Trader2-4 years$99,879
Power Trader, Sr.4-7 years$141,845
Power & Fuel Trading Director7+ years$202,185
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Top Paying Cities for Power Traders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $125,977
  • San Francisco: $124,739
  • Oakland: $121,972

What Skills Can Increase a Power Trader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Risk Management (Mentioned in 8% Job Postings): Risk management is the identification, evaluation, and prioritization of risks (defined in ISO 31000 as the effect of uncertainty on objectives) followed by coordinated and economical application of resources to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of unfortunate events or to maximize the realization of opportunities. Risks can come from various sources including uncertainty in financial markets, threats from project failures (at any phase in design, development, production, or sustainment life-cycles), legal liabilities, credit risk, accidents, natural causes and disasters, deliberate attack from an adversary, or events of uncertain or unpredictable root-cause. There are two types of events i.e. negative events can be classified as risks while positive events are classified as opportunities. Several risk management standards have been developed including the Project Management Institute, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, actuarial societies, and ISO standards. Methods, definitions and goals vary widely according to whether the risk management method is in the context of project management, security, engineering, industrial processes, financial portfolios, actuarial assessments, or public health and safety.
  • Wholesale (Mentioned in 6% Job Postings): Buying and selling products in large quantities at a lower price to increase profitability through a high sales volume.
  • Commodity Management (Mentioned in 2% Job Postings): Commodity Management is the process of developing a systematic approach to the entire usage cycle for a group of items. The term is often used interchangeably with Category Management. It is generally considered as one aspect of the Procurement Management toolkit, and frequently used in combination with other tools – such as 'two-by-four-box' analysis, looking at the strategic positioning of that commodity with respect to an organisation and its supplier. This may then be further developed with Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), with designated Buyers managing key suppliers in given commodities. For more information on this topic, please consult: Supplier Relationship Management Procurement Category managementCommodity Management is also used in other contexts, as such managing dwindling availability of scarce resources. For this context, please see: Resource management
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Skills Demand Percentage
Risk Management 8%
Wholesale 6%
Commodity Management 2%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Power Trader's salary.
  • Financial Modeling: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Bidding: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Algorithms: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Financial Modeling
$113,862
14%
Bidding
$110,866
11%
Algorithms
$105,872
6%
Data Management
$105,872
6%
Forecasting
$105,872
6%
Business Mathematics
$103,874
4%
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How Education impacts a Power Trader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Power Traders enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Power Trader with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $102,983 and $111,167).

Power Trader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Power Trader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 2.1%
Associates 2.1%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 39.6%
Doctorate 6.3%
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Power Trader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Power Trader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Power Trader Salary Growth & Career Path

For a Power Trader, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Power Trader, Sr. role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $141,845 - a projected growth of 42% over your current level.

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FAQ about Power Trader

1. Where can a Power Trader earn the most?

A Power Trader's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Power Trader earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Power Trader is $125,977.

2. What is the highest pay for Power Trader?

The highest pay for Power Trader is $127,554.

3. What is the lowest pay for Power Trader?

The lowest pay for Power Trader is $82,213.

4. What are the responsibilities of Power Trader?

Facilitates the purchase and sale of energy. Monitors energy supply levels, reports surpluses or shortages, and conducts market analysis to identify fluctuations in cost and availability of power sources. Manages risk through hedging strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements. Requires a solid understanding of energy trading markets and trading practices. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Typically requires 2-4 years of related experience.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

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