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How much do fixed income trader salary jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for fixed income trader salary in the United States is $112,369.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,000.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How much do fixed income traders make?

Fixed income traders typically earn a salary that ranges from $70,000 to over $200,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and performance bonuses. Senior traders or those at large financial firms can earn significantly more, often supplemented by commissions and profit-sharing arrangements.

What is the difference between Fixed Income Trader Salary vs Bond Trader Salary?

AspectFixed Income Trader SalaryBond Trader Salary
CredentialsFinance degree, certifications like CFAFinance degree, certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentTrading desks, financial firmsTrading desks, investment banks
Industry UsageCommon in asset management and banksCommon in banks and hedge funds

Both roles involve trading debt securities, often requiring similar credentials and working in comparable environments. The main difference lies in scope: Fixed Income Traders may handle a broader range of debt instruments, while Bond Traders focus specifically on bonds. Salary variations depend on experience, firm size, and geographic location.

How hard is it to become a fixed income trader?

Becoming a fixed income trader typically requires a strong background in finance, economics, or related fields, along with relevant skills in market analysis and trading platforms. Entry often involves gaining experience through internships or junior trading roles, and success depends on developing expertise, risk management abilities, and industry knowledge over time.
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Infographic showing various Fixed Income Trader Salary job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,369 per year, or $54 per hour.

Operations Analyst (Fixed Income)

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Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago


Job description

Our client, a multi-strat hedge fund in NY is looking for The Fixed Income Specialist to assist the Front Office in the business of dealing Treasury and Repos products.  The ideal candidate would be a leader and contribute by participating in business projects such as new markets development, products, system advances or roll-outs, regulations and market rules.
Job Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the transactional integrity across trading applications used by the Treasury and Repo product lines (Fixed Income)
  • Preliminary contact for the Fixed Income division
  • Ensure the controls and procedures are developed to support the business and reduce operational risk
  • Act as a point of contact for the introduction of new products and ensure that procedures are in place to correctly book and manage these transactions
  • Contribute to the development of reliable and effective control functions
  • Investigate, analyze and follow-up the breaks sent by Back/Middle Office
  • Monitor all the trades and product life cycle, and conduct weekly reports

Compensation:

  • $90,000 - $110,000