As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Power Trader, Sr. in the United States is $139,163. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $111,337 to a high of $184,220, with most professionals earning between $124,598 and $162,747.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $162,747 | $13,562 | $3,130 | $78 |
| Average | $139,163 | $11,597 | $2,676 | $67 |
| 25th Percentile | $124,598 | $10,383 | $2,396 | $60 |
An entry-level Power Trader, Sr. with less than 1 year of experience earns about $131,143. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $132,218. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $134,367. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $137,590, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $146,292.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Power Trader, Sr. | $131,143 |
| Intermediate Level Power Trader, Sr. | $132,218 |
| Senior Level Power Trader, Sr. | $134,367 |
| Specialist Level Power Trader, Sr. | $137,590 |
| Expert Level Power Trader, Sr. | $146,292 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 1% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Power Trader, Sr. compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $133,934 in 2023 to approximately $130,376 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Power Trader, Sr. salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $139,163 | 69.6% | ||
| Bonus | $7,037 | 3.5% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $11,184 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,848 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $1,462 | 0.7% | ||
| Healthcare | $7,986 | 4.0% | ||
| Pension | $9,357 | 4.7% | ||
| Time Off | $17,994 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $200,031 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 8.7% |
| Associates | 4.3% |
| Bachelors | 39.1% |
| Masters | 39.1% |
| Doctorate | 8.7% |
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The average annual salary of Power Trader, Sr. is $139,163. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Power Trader, Sr. is $67; the average weekly pay of Power Trader, Sr. is $2,676; the average monthly pay of Power Trader, Sr. is $11,597.
A Power Trader, Sr.'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, Sr. earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Power Trader, Sr. is $174,649.
The highest pay for Power Trader, Sr. is $184,220.
The lowest pay for Power Trader, Sr. is $111,337.
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