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Trader salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Trader make in the United States?

Average base salary

$129,254
Average $129,254
Low $55,156
High $302,897

The average salary for a trader is $129,254 per year in the United States. 781 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Trader job openings in United States

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Precious Metals Sales Trader
U.S. Bank3.5out of 5 stars.
Charlotte, NC
$143,905 - $169,300 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Trader in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ICBC Standard Bank
 
$335,000per year
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MERCOR
 
$325,867per year
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Phaidon International
 
$300,000per year
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ING
 
$280,000per year
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CCC Group
 
$266,652per year
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TD
 
$262,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Traders near United States

  1. San Diego, CA
    $482,186 per year
  2. Boston, MA
    $368,556 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $153,974 per year
  4. Chicago, IL
    $124,718 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $116,856 per year

Where can a Trader earn more?

Compare salaries for Traders in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Trader get paid in United States?

Entry Level Trader

Job openings
Average $66,797 per year

Junior Trader

Job openings
Average $87,954 per year

Senior Trader

Job openings
Average $144,667 per year