How much does a Hedge Fund Trader make?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Hedge Fund Trader in the United States is $72,958. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $54,728 to $77,475, with most professionals earning between $38,130 and $81,587.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hedge Fund Trader Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hedge Fund Trader Salary $38,130 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Hedge Fund Trader Salary $54,728 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Hedge Fund Trader Salary $72,958 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Hedge Fund Trader Salary $77,475 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Hedge Fund Trader Salary $81,587 US March 01, 2025
25% $54,728 10% $38,130 90% $81,587 75% $77,475 $72,958 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Hedge Fund Trader

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Trader (Corporate Bonds) II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hedge Fund Trader in the United States. The base salary for Hedge Fund Trader ranges from $54,728 to $77,475 with the average base salary of $72,958. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,883 to $91,855 with the average total cash compensation of $86,508.

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