Derivatives Trader Salary in Houston, Texas

Derivatives Trader Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Derivatives Trader make in Houston, TX?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Derivatives Trader in Houston, TX is $72,421. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,974 to $87,577, with most professionals earning between $52,462 and $101,375.

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10th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $52,462 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $61,974 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $72,421 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $87,577 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $101,375 Houston,TX May 01, 2025
25% $61,974 10% $52,462 90% $101,375 75% $87,577 $72,421 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Derivatives Trader ?

A trader is person or entity, in finance, who buys and sells financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives, and mutual funds in the capacity of agent, hedger, arbitrageur, or speculator....

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  1. Down a level:

    Trader (OTC) I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Derivatives Trader

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Trader (OTC) III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Derivatives Trader in Houston, TX. The base salary for Derivatives Trader ranges from $61,974 to $87,577 with the average base salary of $72,421. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,525 to $127,525 with the average total cash compensation of $105,048.
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

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