Derivatives Trader Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Derivatives Trader Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Derivatives Trader make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Derivatives Trader in Chicago, IL is $74,975. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $64,159 to $90,665, with most professionals earning between $54,312 and $104,950.

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10th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $54,312 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $64,159 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $74,975 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $90,665 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Derivatives Trader Salary $104,950 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $64,159 10% $54,312 90% $104,950 75% $90,665 $74,975 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Derivatives Trader ?

A trader is person or entity, in finance, who buys and sells financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, commodities, derivatives, and mutual funds in the capacity of agent, hedger, arbitrageur, or speculator....

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  1. Down a level:

    Trader (OTC) I

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Derivatives Trader

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Trader (OTC) III

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Derivatives Trader in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Derivatives Trader ranges from $64,159 to $90,665 with the average base salary of $74,975. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,159 to $90,665 with the average total cash compensation of $74,975.
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