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Quantitative Trader / Researcher Salary in San Francisco, CA

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Quantitative Trader / Researcher in San Francisco, CA.

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Demand: +24%
$524,400
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $252.11/hr
📊 80% Range: $276,000 – $1,173,000
📍 Regional Multiplier: +38% vs National Baseline
10th % Entry $276,000
25th % Junior $400,200
50th % Median $524,400
75th % Senior $848,700
90th % Top 10% $1,173,000
Base Annual Salary $524,400
Target Annual Bonus $62,928
Annual Stock / Equity $115,368
Total Compensation (TC) $702,696
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Salary Progression by Experience Level in San Francisco, CA

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Quantitative Trader / Researcher

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Quantitative Trader / Researcher

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$276,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Quantitative Trader / Researcher

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$524,400
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Quantitative Trader / Researcher

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$848,700
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$1,173,000

Quantitative Trader / Researcher Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$524,400

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$516,800

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$509,200

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$486,400

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$486,400

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$486,400

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$475,000

California

COL Index: 142%
$475,000

Role Profile & Career Requirements

Quantitative Traders formulate mathematical models and algorithmic trading strategies that exploit arbitrage and market inefficiencies in microsecond latency.

Required Education
Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Quantitative Finance, Math, or CS
Experience Benchmark
2-6 years
10-Year Projected Growth
+24%

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Quantitative Trader / Researcher make in San Francisco, CA?

The median annual salary for a Quantitative Trader / Researcher in San Francisco, CA is $524,400, with entry-level professionals earning around $276,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $1,173,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Quantitative Trader / Researcher in San Francisco, CA?

On average, a Quantitative Trader / Researcher in San Francisco, CA makes approximately $252.11 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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