As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in New York is $120,898, equivalent to $58 per hour, $2,325 weekly, or $10,075 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 $78,691 to $160,987. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($98,805) and 75th percentile ($141,882), while top earners (90th percentile) make $160,987 per year. This $43,077 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 $78,691 NY May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $98,805 NY May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $120,898 NY May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $141,882 NY May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $160,987 NY May 01, 2026
25% $98,805 10% $78,691 90% $160,987 75% $141,882 $120,898 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 Brentwood, NY Avg. Salary $124,568 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Clay, NY Avg. Salary $113,345 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Henrietta, NY Avg. Salary $111,559 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Huntington, NY Avg. Salary $128,926 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Levittown, NY Avg. Salary $125,270 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Nassau, NY Avg. Salary $115,238 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location New Suffolk, NY Avg. Salary $123,000 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Accord, NY Avg. Salary $120,011 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acra, NY Avg. Salary $114,716 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Adams, NY Avg. Salary $112,799 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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    Trader

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Lead Trader

    7 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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