Trader Salary in the United States

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How much does a Trader make in the United States? The average Trader salary in the United States is $55,510 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $52,004 and $57,460. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Quantitative Trader

Storm4 - Austin , TX

Senior Quantitative Trader 💼 Industry: Energy Storage / Energy Trading 🌎 Location: Hybrid - Austin, Texas 💰 Salary: $150,000-$180,000 This is an amazing opportunity for a Senior Quantitative ...

LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Assistant Trader

Top Boutique Credit Hedge Fund - New York , NY

The Assistant Trader will work directly on the trading desk supporting the Head Trader with any trading related matters including: -Sourcing investments -Price Monitoring -Sub in for the Head Trader ...

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Quantitative Trader (Golang/Rust)

Understanding Recruitment - New York , NY

Quantitative Trader Base Salary Up To >$200,000 + Bonus + Stock (After One Year) We have recently partnered with a start-up based in New York that is shaking up the trading space. The company has ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Real-Time Energy Trader

Primary Services - Silver Spring , MD

As a Trader, you will play a pivotal role in managing, monitoring, and optimizing generation assets, including gas-fired combined cycle and renewable generation assets in the regional power markets ...

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Trader

Annex Wealth Management LLC - Brookfield , WI

Trader Our team is comprised of passionate, forward-thinking professionals eager to take on the challenge of meeting client's unique wealth management goals. We are looking for a candidate that is ...

Adzuna - 5 days ago

Programmatic Trader - Leading Ad Tech - New York

Sphere Digital Recruitment | Best Small Company 2022 - New York , NY

Senior Programmatic Trader - Omni Channel DSP - Salary - $90,000 - $120,000 plus bonus The Company Leading Programmatic DSP within the Ad Tech industry for brands and agencies to run campaigns and ...

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What does a Trader do?

Trader in New York, NY

Invest new client mandates and monitor and manage daily cash flows.

November 10, 2022

Monitor news and trading flow for information that is pertinent to our positions.

January 25, 2023

Assist team with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, including conducting attribution analysis of multi-sector fixed-income portfolios and writing commentaries.

March 23, 2023

Reconcile positions with back office systems and counterparties.

March 28, 2023

Review and comply with Firm Policies applicable to your business activities.

April 27, 2023

Determine most efficient and cost effective method to execute trades, whether it is directly with dealer or using electronic trading systems, including TradeWeb and Market Axess.

May 19, 2023

Trader in Plano, TX

Collaborate with credit analysts to derive price entry points for potential investments based on current market conditions.

February 24, 2023

Trader in Portland, OR

Manage unit bids/offers in the Northeastern and Midwestern ISO's to optimize the portfolio.

December 13, 2022

Understanding of financial modeling, risk assessment, commodity management, electricity and natural gas trading and hedging practices.

January 09, 2023

Provide generation and transmission schedules to ISO's, control areas and transmission providers.

February 28, 2023

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Average Base Salary

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57460

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

69344

76600

74007

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Trader in the United States. The base salary for Trader ranges from $52,004 to $57,460 with the average base salary of $55,510. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,344 to $76,600 with the average total cash compensation of $74,007.

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Skills associated with Trader: Trading

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