As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in New York is $107,372, equivalent to $52 per hour, $2,065 weekly, or $8,948 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 York vary widely, spanning from $79,623 to $151,879. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($92,847) and 75th percentile ($130,668), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,879 per year. This $37,821 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 York Derivatives Trader often earn 6.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies. However, New York currently ranks 8 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 $79,623 NY September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $92,847 NY September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $107,372 NY September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $130,668 NY September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $151,879 NY September 01, 2026
25% $92,847 10% $79,623 90% $151,879 75% $130,668 $107,372 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $125,878 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $114,537 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $112,732 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $130,282 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $126,587 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $116,450 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $124,293 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $121,273 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $115,923 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $113,985 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Trader

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Derivatives Trader

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Lead Trader

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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