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What traders make
Typical base
$200,000
New trader
$110,000
Senior, with bonus
$450,000
The middle figure is the median base salary in 121 work visa filings for the title Trader in 2025. New traders often start near $110,000 to $150,000 base. Senior traders at top firms, with a $300,000 base plus bonus, can pass $450,000. Bonuses swing year to year.