Job title
Trader H-1B Salaries
519 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $150k.
Median base
$150k
Middle 50%
$130k–$200k
Filings
519
Top sponsor
Citigroup Global Markets
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 12 | $200k |
| FY2025 | 90 | $200k |
| FY2024 | 60 | $200k |
| FY2023 | 57 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 52 | $160k |
| FY2021 | 60 | $150k |
| FY2020 | 49 | $150k |
| FY2019 | 39 | $160k |
| FY2018 | 41 | $128k |
| FY2017 | 37 | $107k |
| FY2016 | 22 | $100k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Trader
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Trader?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Trader is $150k (FY2026), from 519 filings. The middle 50% earn between $130k and $200k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Traders?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Trader are Citigroup Global Markets, SG Americas Securities, Citadel Securities Americas.
- Where are most H-1B Trader jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Trader roles are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Houston, TX.
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