Median salary
$156,700
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$114.3k – $200k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
56.3%
40 of 71 roles
Live roles
71
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
US Equity Index Options Trader
Campus Quantitative Trader (Intern)
Senior Trader, Brokerage
Quantitative Trader - Futures
Options Trader - Asia Hours
Index Options Volatility Trader
Senior Equity Options Volatility Trader
Quantitative Trader Intern - Summer 2027
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| DR DRW | $200,000 | 5 |
|
IMC
|
$250,000 | 4 |
DV Trading
|
$140,000 | 4 |
Valkyrietrading
|
$155,000 | 3 |
Gelber Group
|
$96,000 | 3 |
Optiver
|
$200,000 | 2 |
|
Northern Trust
|
$186,450 | 2 |
| ST Simplex Trading | $175,000 | 2 |
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How much do Trader roles in Illinois pay?
The median salary for Trader roles in Illinois is $156,700 per year. Most pay falls between $114,250 (25th percentile) and $200,000 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $96,000 to $250,000.
These figures are computed live from 71 active Trader roles in Illinois on JobsRadar, of which 40 (56.3%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Trader roles in Illinois include DRW, Jump Trading, Northern Trust and CTC Lateral - Website & LinkedIn.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average Trader salary in Illinois?
- The median is $156,700 per year, with most pay between $114,250 and $200,000 (25th–75th percentile), based on 40 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the Trader salary range in Illinois?
- Pay ranges from about $96,000 to $250,000 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $156,700. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.