Trading Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Trading Manager make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Trading Manager in the United States is $108,114 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $52.

However, a Trading Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,143
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $96,887 to $118,598
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,666
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Trading Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $118,598 $9,883 $2,281 $57
Average $108,114 $9,010 $2,079 $52
25th Percentile $96,887 $8,074 $1,863 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Trading Manager Salaries

A Trading Manager'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 Trading Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Trading Manager'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): $95,734
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $114,943
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $107,343
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,217
  • Expert (over 8 years): $172,498
Levels Salary
Benefits ... Level Trading Manager$95,734
Benefits ... Level Trading Manager$114,943
Trading M... Level Trading Manager$107,343
Benefits ... Level Trading Manager$129,217
Benefits ... Level Trading Manager$172,498
$95,734 0 yr
$114,943 < 2 yrs
$107,343 2-4 yrs
$129,217 5-8 yrs
$172,498 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Trading Managers

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: $136,364
  • San Francisco: $135,024
  • Oakland: $132,029

What Skills Can Increase a Trading Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.17% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Client Communications (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Client communication skills are a blend of language, interpersonal and emotional abilities that enable you to have clear, meaningful, and emotionally conscientious conversations with the client.
  • Service Quality (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Service quality is a measure of how an organization delivers its services compared to the expectations of its customers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 5.17%
Client Communications 2.07%
Service Quality 2.07%
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 a Trading Manager's salary.
  • System Configuration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • HVAC: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Client Communications: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
System Configuration
$118,925
10%
HVAC
$117,844
9%
Client Communications
$117,844
9%
Legal Compliance
$115,682
7%
HRIS Systems
$114,601
6%
Integrity
$114,601
6%
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How Education impacts a Trading Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Trading Managers enter the field with a Associate'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 a Trading Manager with a Associate's Degree is between $102,370 and $110,033).

Trading Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Trading Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.2%
High School 8.3%
Associates 20.8%
Bachelors 41.7%
Masters 20.8%
Doctorate 4.2%
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Trading Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Trading Manager'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 Trading Manager

Salaries for a Trading Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $98,935 in 2023 to around $97,544 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Trading Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Trading Manager Over Time

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2023
$98,935
2024
$98,469
2025
$97,544
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2023 $98,935
2024 $98,469
2025 $97,544
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