Equity Trader Salary in the United States

How much does an Equity Trader make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Equity Trader in the United States is $57,935 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $28.

However, an Equity Trader's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,667
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,750 to $67,217
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $38,477
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Equity Trader Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $67,217 $5,601 $1,293 $32
Average $57,935 $4,828 $1,114 $28
25th Percentile $47,750 $3,979 $918 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Equity Trader Salaries

An Equity Trader's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Equity Trader Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Equity Trader's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $56,474
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $57,253
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $58,891
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,982
  • Expert (over 8 years): $60,255
Levels Salary
Entry Level Equity Trader$56,474
Intermediate Level Equity Trader$57,253
Senior Level Equity Trader$58,891
Specialist Level Equity Trader$59,982
Expert Level Equity Trader$60,255
$56,474 0 yr
$57,253 < 2 yrs
$58,891 2-4 yrs
$59,982 5-8 yrs
$60,255 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Equity Traders

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $73,074
  • San Francisco: $72,355
  • Oakland: $70,750

What Skills Can Increase an Equity Trader's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.79% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Investment Management (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Investment management (or financial management) is the professional asset management of various securities (shares, bonds and other securities) and other assets (e.g., real estate) in order to meet specified investment goals for the benefit of the investors. Investors may be institutions (insurance companies, pension funds, corporations, charities, educational establishments etc.) or private investors (both directly via investment contracts and more commonly via collective investment schemes e.g. mutual funds or exchange-traded funds). The term 'asset management' is often used to refer to the investment management of investment funds, while the more generic term 'fund management' may refer to all forms of institutional investment as well as investment management for private investors. Investment managers who specialize in advisory or discretionary management on behalf of (normally wealthy) private investors may often refer to their services as money management or portfolio management often within the context of "private banking".
  • Client Service (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): Client services are the processes and interactions organizations and members of their staff have with their clients.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.79%
Investment Management 1.3%
Client Service 1.07%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Equity Trader's salary.
  • Order Management: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Asset Management: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Accountability: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Order Management
$67,205
16%
Asset Management
$66,046
14%
Accountability
$63,729
10%
Communication Skills
$63,729
10%
Investment Management
$63,149
9%
Bond
$63,149
9%
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How Education impacts an Equity Trader's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Equity Traders enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Equity Trader with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,339 and $56,215).

Equity Trader Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Equity Trader
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.6%
High School 5.6%
Associates 3.7%
Bachelors 66.7%
Masters 24.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Equity Trader Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Equity Trader's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Equity Trader

Salaries for an Equity Trader can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $68,221 in 2023 to around $66,382 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Equity Trader salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Equity Trader Over Time

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2023
$68,221
2024
$66,966
2025
$66,382
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2023 $68,221
2024 $66,966
2025 $66,382
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