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To become an entry-level trader, you need to have a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, math, statistics, or physics. Strong math and spreadsheet skills are also essential for the position. Summer internships at an investment brokerage or firm can improve your opportunities as a trader. In addition to these qualifications, if you make any market trades on behalf of other clients, you need to have a license to execute trades. Traders must pass the Series 57 exam to obtain a FINRA license. Brokers, who perform similar duties to traders, must have a Series 7 license.

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Top Types Of Entry Level Trader Jobs

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

  • Stock Trader Trainee

    Salary range: $100,000 - $285,000

    Stock Trader Trainee is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Stock Trader Trainee jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $285,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Stock Trader Trainee job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Trainee Stock Market Trader

    Salary range: $33,500 - $86,000

    Trainee Stock Market Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Trainee Stock Market Trader jobs pay between $33,500 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Trainee Stock 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.

  • Entry Level Proprietary Trading

    Salary range: $40,500 - $51,500

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  • Entry Level Stock Trader

    Salary range: $100,000 - $285,000

    Entry Level Stock Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Entry Level Stock Trader jobs pay between $100,000 (25th percentile) and $285,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Entry Level Stock Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Proprietary Trader

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

    A proprietary trader uses a financial firm’s capital to make a direct profit. Traders analyze stock market trends to decide how to trade the money to maximize the initial investment. Traders keep a portion of the profit they make for firms or banks, then continue trading other capital, such as stock market shares, to increase profit margins. Some proprietary traders employ arbitrage, which is when a stock or commodity varies in price in different markets. The trader takes advantage of the price difference to buy in the lower market then sell in the higher market to turn a profit for the firm.

  • Broker Trader

    Salary range: $48,000 - $75,000

    Broker Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Broker Trader jobs pay between $48,000 (25th percentile) and $75,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Broker Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Overnight Junior Quant Trader

    Salary range: $34,000 - $69,000

    Overnight Junior Quant Trader is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Overnight Junior Quant Trader jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $69,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Overnight Junior Quant 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.

  • 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.

  • Entry Level Washington Gas

    Salary range: $40,500 - $52,000

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