Designated Market Maker Salary in the United States

How much does a Designated Market Maker make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Designated Market Maker in the United States is $86,033 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a Designated Market Maker's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,728
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,786 to $92,154
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,187
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Designated Market Maker Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $92,154 $7,680 $1,772 $44
Average $86,033 $7,169 $1,654 $41
25th Percentile $78,786 $6,565 $1,515 $38
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Key Factors That Influence Designated Market Maker Salaries

A Designated Market Maker'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 Designated Market Maker Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Designated Market Maker'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $66,273
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $76,717
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $87,543
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $108,723
  • Expert (over 8 years): $136,770
Levels Salary
Internal ... Level Designated Market Maker$66,273
Internal ... Level Designated Market Maker$76,717
Designate... Level Designated Market Maker$87,543
Internal ... Level Designated Market Maker$108,723
Internal ... Level Designated Market Maker$136,770
$66,273 0 yr
$76,717 < 2 yrs
$87,543 2-4 yrs
$108,723 5-8 yrs
$136,770 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Designated Market Makers

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: $108,514
  • San Francisco: $107,325
  • Oakland: $105,064

What Skills Can Increase a Designated Market Maker's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 3.16% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 2.65% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • PowerPoint (Mentioned in 0.79% Job Postings): A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 3.16%
Risk Assessment 2.65%
PowerPoint 0.79%
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 Designated Market Maker's salary.
  • Talent Management: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Risk Assessment: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Talent Management
$92,916
8%
Project Management
$91,195
6%
Risk Assessment
$91,195
6%
Regulatory Compliance
$90,335
5%
IDEA
$90,335
5%
Data Analytics
$90,335
5%
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Designated Market Maker Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Designated Market Maker roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Designated Market Maker positions in Aerospace & Defense or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Designated Market Maker as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Designated Market Maker

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$111,843$54.030%

How Education impacts a Designated Market Maker's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Designated Market Makers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Designated Market Maker with a Bachelor's Degree is between $95,530 and $100,365).

Designated Market Maker Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Designated Market Maker
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 1.4%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 53.8%
Masters 43.4%
Doctorate 0.6%
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Designated Market Maker Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Designated Market Maker'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Designated Market Maker

Salaries for a Designated Market Maker can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $91,820 in 2023 to around $90,076 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Designated Market Maker salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Designated Market Maker Over Time

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2023
$91,820
2024
$91,366
2025
$90,076
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2024 $91,366
2025 $90,076
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FAQ about Designated Market Maker

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Designated Market Maker?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Designated Market Maker roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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