To become a commodity trader, you need at minimum a bachelor's degree in business, economics, or finance. A master’s and even doctoral degree makes you a more competitive candidate. Additional qualifications include registration and licensing with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) as well as work experience at an investment firm. Commodity traders exhibit a wide range of skills including strong analytical, communication, and organizational abilities. You work closely with clients and other commodity brokers to effectively grow an investment portfolio.

If you are interested in a job related to Commodity Trader, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Commodity Trader Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Commodity Trader positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

Commodity Trading
Salary range: $80,000 - $114,000
Commodity Trading is a common job search query. Most salaries for Commodity Trading jobs pay between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $114,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Commodity Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Etrm
Salary range: $80,000 - $115,500
Etrm is a typical job search query Most salaries for Etrm jobs pay between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $115,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Etrm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Whole Loan Trader
Salary range: $37,500 - $50,000
Whole Loan Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Whole Loan Trader jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $50,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Whole Loan Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Accounting Python
Salary range: $100,500 - $138,500
Accounting Python is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Accounting Python jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $138,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Accounting Python job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Python Trading
Salary range: $100,500 - $138,500
Python Trading is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Python Trading jobs pay between $100,500 (25th percentile) and $138,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Python Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.
Openlink
Salary range: $61,000 - $78,000
Openlink is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Openlink jobs pay between $61,000 (25th percentile) and $78,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Openlink job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Freelance Commodity Futures Trading
Salary range: $80,000 - $114,000
Freelance Commodity Futures Trading is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Freelance Commodity Futures Trading jobs pay between $80,000 (25th percentile) and $114,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Freelance Commodity Futures Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Ifrs
Salary range: $81,000 - $102,000
Ifrs is a typical job search query Most salaries for Ifrs jobs pay between $81,000 (25th percentile) and $102,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ifrs job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Whole Loan Trading
Salary range: $42,000 - $89,500
Whole Loan Trading is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Whole Loan Trading jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $89,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Whole Loan Trading job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.
Ctrm
Salary range: $138,000 - $178,000
Ctrm is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ctrm jobs pay between $138,000 (25th percentile) and $178,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Ctrm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

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