As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in North Carolina is $95,979, equivalent to $46 per hour, $1,846 weekly, or $7,998 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 North Carolina vary widely, spanning from $71,175 to $135,764. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($82,995) and 75th percentile ($116,804), while top earners (90th percentile) make $135,764 per year. This $33,809 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, North Carolina Derivatives Trader often earn 5.0% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies. However, North Carolina currently ranks 36 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 $71,175 NC September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $82,995 NC September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $95,979 NC September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $116,804 NC September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $135,764 NC September 01, 2026
25% $82,995 10% $71,175 90% $135,764 75% $116,804 $95,979 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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 Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Aberdeen, NC Avg. Salary $104,193 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Advance, NC Avg. Salary $106,371 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ahoskie, NC Avg. Salary $104,323 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alamance, NC Avg. Salary $106,656 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albemarle, NC Avg. Salary $106,459 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albertson, NC Avg. Salary $103,545 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, NC Avg. Salary $105,706 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexis, NC Avg. Salary $109,818 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alliance, NC Avg. Salary $103,238 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Almond, NC Avg. Salary $103,966 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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