As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in New Jersey is $109,472, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,105 weekly, or $9,123 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 New Jersey vary widely, spanning from $81,181 to $154,850. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($94,664) and 75th percentile ($133,225), while top earners (90th percentile) make $154,850 per year. This $38,561 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, New Jersey Derivatives Trader often earn 8.4% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies. However, New Jersey currently ranks 5 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 $81,181 NJ September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $94,664 NJ September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $109,472 NJ September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $133,225 NJ September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $154,850 NJ September 01, 2026
25% $94,664 10% $81,181 90% $154,850 75% $133,225 $109,472 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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Location Bayonne, NJ Avg. Salary $130,109 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bergenfield, NJ Avg. Salary $130,581 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Bloomfield, NJ Avg. Salary $130,230 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location East Brunswick, NJ Avg. Salary $128,877 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Hoboken, NJ Avg. Salary $132,265 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Irvington, NJ Avg. Salary $129,498 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Lakewood, NJ Avg. Salary $123,793 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Middlesex, NJ Avg. Salary $128,628 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Passaic, NJ Avg. Salary $130,592 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Union, NJ Avg. Salary $129,483 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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