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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1-3 years
$401K/yr
($163K • $238K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Oct 21, 2025
$401K/yr
$163K • $238K
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$367K/yr
($161K • $206K)
New York, NY
submitted on Oct 2, 2025
$367K/yr
$161K • $206K
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$380K/yr
($159K • $221K)
Chicago, IL
submitted on Sep 21, 2025
$380K/yr
$159K • $221K
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$308K/yr
($308K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 21, 2025
$308K/yr
$308K • $0
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$321K/yr
($321K • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 19, 2025
$321K/yr
$321K • $0
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Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$172K/yr
($172K • $0)
Miami, FL
submitted on Sep 17, 2025
$172K/yr
$172K • $0
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$324K - $376K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Sep 17, 2025
$324K - $376K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$92K - $108K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 10, 2025
$92K - $108K/yr
Quantitative Trader
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1-3 years
$1M/yr
($1M • $0)
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 1, 2025
$1M/yr
$1M • $0
Quantitative Trader
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4-6 years
$48K/yr
($48K • $0)
Miami, FL
submitted on Aug 30, 2025
$48K/yr
$48K • $0
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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 $310,537 per year or $149 per hour, with top earners making up to $514,204 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $242,941 (25th percentile) to $408,474 (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 $408,474 per year, $34,040 per month or $196 per hour.
The lowest salary for Quantitative Trader is $242,941 per year, $20,245 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.