Trader salary in the United States

Average salary

$90,000/yr

Based on 2,500 income tax records

$21,000

$634,500

Age:

Average salary by age

18-25

26-35

36-45

46-55

56+

$59K

$108K

$111K

$75K

$63K

$21,000

$634,500

How much do Traders make?

The average total salary for a Trader is $90,000 per year. This is based on data from 2,500 TurboTax users who reported their occupation as Trader and includes taxable wages, tips, bonuses, and more. Trader salary can vary between $21,000 to $634,500 depending on factors including education, skills, experience, employer & location. Read more

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Trader salary by location

Trader salary by company

Jane Street Group, New York County, NY

15 income tax records

$431,000/yr

$235K – $3.1M

Imc Chicago, Cook County, IL

20 income tax records

$336,000/yr

$96K – $1M

Shell Trading Services Company, Harris County, TX

12 income tax records

$304,500/yr

$188K – $372K

Peak6 Group, Cook County, IL

11 income tax records

$292,000/yr

$40K – $681K

ADP, New York County, NY

10 income tax records

$244,500/yr

$36K – $554K

Bofa Securities, New York County, NY

15 income tax records

$231,500/yr

$112K – $760K

Ctc Trading Group, Cook County, IL

12 income tax records

$226,500/yr

$141K – $817K

Morgan Stanley, New York County, NY

16 income tax records

$223,000/yr

$56K – $914K

Barclays Services, New York County, NY

12 income tax records

$222,000/yr

$38K – $524K

Goldman Sachs, New York County, NY

16 income tax records

$214,000/yr

$85K – $1.3M

Drw Holdings, Cook County, IL

15 income tax records

$209,500/yr

$90K – $492K

Susquehanna Intl Group, Philadelphia County, PA

19 income tax records

$205,500/yr

$80K – $349K

TriNet, New York County, NY

15 income tax records

$198,000/yr

$89K – $2.5M

Jp Morgan Securities, New York County, NY

12 income tax records

$184,500/yr

$64K – $617K

Citigroup Global Mkts, New York County, NY

18 income tax records

$174,500/yr

$56K – $1.3M

Team Belvedere, Cook County, IL

11 income tax records

$122,000/yr

$92K – $227K

Texas Tech University System, Lubbock County, TX

10 income tax records

$31,000/yr

$26K – $35K

Trader demographics in United States

64% are single

36% are married

28% have kids

36% own a home

Effective Tax Rates for Traders in United States

2,500 full-time salaries from 2019

FAQS

What is the average salary for a trader in the United States?

The average salary for a trader in the United States is $90,000 per year. Trader salaries in the United States can vary between $21,000 to $634,500 and depend on various factors, including skills, experience, employer, bonuses, tips, and more.

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Where is this data coming from?

This data is exclusive to Mint Salary and is based on 2,500 tax returns from TurboTax customers who reported their occupation as trader.

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Which companies offer the highest salaries for traders in the United States?

The following companies offer the highest salaries for traders in the United States: Jane Street Group ($431,000 a year), Imc Chicago ($336,000 a year), and Shell Trading Services Company ($304,500 a year).

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Which cities offer the highest salaries for traders in the United States?

The following cities offer the highest salaries for traders in the United States: Bridgeport Metro Area, CT ($223,000 a year), Houston Metro Area, TX ($214,000 a year), and New York Metro Area, NY ($204,500 a year).

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Total salary ranges shown here exclude outliers.