Jobs in finance and accounting are expected to see continued demand, with employment growth linked to the health of the broader economy. These jobs will continue to offer above average pay but usually require higher education or certification to enter the field. While automation will replace many common tasks, it is not expected to reduce the need for these employees; it will instead allow them to focus on core soft skills like advising clients and analyzing trends.
Recent salaries shared by Quantitative Trader
50 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$241K/yr
($169K • $72K)
Boston, MA
submitted on Jun 23, 2026
$241K/yr
$169K • $72K
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$406K/yr
($406K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 5, 2026
$406K/yr
$406K • $0
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$217K - $252K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 30, 2026
$217K - $252K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$375K/yr
($206K • $169K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on May 22, 2026
$375K/yr
$206K • $169K
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$409K/yr
($409K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on May 8, 2026
$409K/yr
$409K • $0
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Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$186K - $216K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on May 8, 2026
$186K - $216K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$158K/yr
($158K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 14, 2026
$158K/yr
$158K • $0
Quantitative Trader
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10-14 years
$591K - $686K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Apr 12, 2026
$591K - $686K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$184K - $215K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Apr 7, 2026
$184K - $215K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$301K - $349K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Mar 29, 2026
$301K - $349K/yr
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Top paying industries
The top 2 paying industries for Quantitative Trader in United States are Financial Services with a median total pay of $244,062 and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $227,295.
Financial Services
Top paying companies in Financial Services for Quantitative Trader are Optiver, Citadel, and Jump Trading.
Frequently asked questions about Quantitative Trader salaries
The average salary for Quantitative Trader is $310,510 per year or $149 per hour, with top earners making up to $514,160 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $242,919 (25th percentile) to $408,439 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 621 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Quantitative Trader employees.
The highest salary for Quantitative Trader is $408,439 per year, $34,037 per month or $196 per hour.
The lowest salary for Quantitative Trader is $242,919 per year, $20,243 per month or $117 per hour.
The salary trajectory of Quantitative Trader ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $139,187 per year (estimate) and goes up to $475,602 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.