As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Derivatives Trader in Virginia is $101,706, equivalent to $49 per hour, $1,956 weekly, or $8,476 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 Virginia vary widely, spanning from $75,421 to $143,864. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($87,947) and 75th percentile ($123,773), while top earners (90th percentile) make $143,864 per year. This $35,826 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, Virginia Derivatives Trader often earn 0.7% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 27 companies. However, Virginia currently ranks 18 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 $75,421 VA September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $87,947 VA September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $101,706 VA September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $123,773 VA September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $143,864 VA September 01, 2026
25% $87,947 10% $75,421 90% $143,864 75% $123,773 $101,706 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 Annandale, VA Avg. Salary $126,238 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Virginia State University, VA Avg. Salary $111,494 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abingdon, VA Avg. Salary $104,336 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Accomac, VA Avg. Salary $109,226 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Achilles, VA Avg. Salary $108,346 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, VA Avg. Salary $107,539 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alberta, VA Avg. Salary $109,291 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Aldie, VA Avg. Salary $120,523 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, VA Avg. Salary $126,529 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Altavista, VA Avg. Salary $105,127 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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