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As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Senior Quantitative Analyst in New York is $120,545 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $58.
However, a Senior Quantitative Analyst's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:
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Senior Quantitative Analyst Salaries by Percentile
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $132,923 | $11,077 | $2,556 | $64 |
| Average | $120,545 | $10,045 | $2,318 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $109,878 | $9,156 | $2,113 | $53 |
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A Senior Quantitative Analyst'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Quantitative Analyst'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:
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Business ... Level Senior Quantitative Analyst | $71,358 |
| Business ... Level Senior Quantitative Analyst | $90,937 |
| Senior Qu... Level Senior Quantitative Analyst | $119,635 |
| Business ... Level Senior Quantitative Analyst | $132,306 |
| Business ... Level Senior Quantitative Analyst | $177,543 |
What Am I Worth?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Quantitative Analysts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
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:
For Senior Quantitative Analyst roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 200% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Financial Services and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 100% above the average. In contrast, Senior Quantitative Analyst positions in Hospitality & Leisure or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Senior Quantitative Analyst as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
| Industry Sector | Average Annual Salary | Average Hourly Rate | Pay vs.Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | $241,090 | $116.0 | 100% |
| Software & Networking | $241,090 | $116.0 | 100% |
Understanding how a Senior Quantitative Analyst'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.
| Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75th Percentile | $132,923 | $11,077 | $2,556 | $64 |
| Average | $120,545 | $10,045 | $2,318 | $58 |
| 25th Percentile | $109,878 | $9,156 | $2,113 | $53 |
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