As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in Kentucky is $95,040, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,828 weekly, or $7,920 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Derivatives Trader in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Derivatives Trader in Kentucky vary widely, spanning from $70,478 to $134,435. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,183) and 75th percentile ($115,661), while top earners (90th percentile) make $134,435 per year. This $33,478 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like or , or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Kentucky Derivatives Trader often earn 5.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies. However, Kentucky currently ranks 41 nationwide for Derivatives Trader job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Derivatives Trader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $70,478 KY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $82,183 KY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $95,040 KY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $115,661 KY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $134,435 KY September 01, 2026
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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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Location Aberdeen, KY Avg. Salary $103,791 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adairville, KY Avg. Salary $105,027 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, KY Avg. Salary $102,663 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adolphus, KY Avg. Salary $105,296 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ages Brookside, KY Avg. Salary $102,890 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albany, KY Avg. Salary $103,371 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, KY Avg. Salary $111,329 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, KY Avg. Salary $102,758 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allensville, KY Avg. Salary $104,205 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almo, KY Avg. Salary $103,995 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Trader

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Derivatives Trader

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Lead Trader

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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