60 Day trader jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Day Trader Jobs in 2026

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To begin your career as a professional day trader, you should ideally have a bachelor’s degree in finance. You don’t technically need one, but undergraduate education helps you stand out in a competitive job market. Attempt to gain skills and experience in trading stocks on your own time or as part of an internship. You should familiarize yourself with prominent stocks, how to read the stock ticker, and how to use the most relevant software. In short, the more you learn, the better off you are when it comes to trading stocks. One of the most important qualifications for trading stocks professionally is being certified by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

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Top Types Of Day Trader Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Day Trader positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Algorithmic Trading

    Salary range: $81,000 - $91,000

    Algorithmic trading involves trading in equities, currencies, or other financial instruments using computer programs. A trading program uses an algorithm to calculate current market conditions. This trading method is automated, so the program buys or sells the financial instrument when the algorithm says that the market meets all the requirements for a profitable trade. To create an algorithm, you perform mathematical and statistical analysis, also known as quantitative analysis, on an exchange or equity. After creating an algorithm with defined trading rules, you test it using historical market data. While this is primarily a technical field, you also need an understanding of the market.

  • Equity Options Trader

    Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

    Equity Options Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Equity Options Trader jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $120,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Equity Options Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Series 57 Trader

    Salary range: $56,500 - $105,500

    Series 57 Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Series 57 Trader jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Series 57 Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Systematic Trader

    Salary range: $56,500 - $105,500

    Remote Systematic Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Systematic Trader jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Remote Systematic Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Manager Forex Trader

    Salary range: $57,500 - $181,000

    Manager Forex Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Manager Forex Trader jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $181,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Manager Forex Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Capital Markets Trader

    Salary range: $56,500 - $105,500

    Capital Markets Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Capital Markets Trader jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Capital Markets Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Esports Trader

    Salary range: $56,500 - $105,500

    Esports Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Esports Trader jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Esports Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Market Trader

    Salary range: $56,500 - $105,500

    Market Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Market Trader jobs pay between $56,500 (25th percentile) and $105,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Market Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Proprietary Futures Trader

    Salary range: $57,500 - $181,000

    Proprietary Futures Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Proprietary Futures Trader jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $181,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Proprietary Futures Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Sales Trading Internships

    Salary range: $53,000 - $96,500

    Sales Trading Internships is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Sales Trading Internships jobs pay between $53,000 (25th percentile) and $96,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Sales Trading Internships job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.