10 of the Most Popular Types of Head Trading Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Head Trading Jobs

• Senior Proprietary Trading Firm

  Salary range: $41,500 - $103,000

  Senior Proprietary Trading Firm is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Senior Proprietary Trading Firm jobs pay between $41,500 (25th percentile) and $103,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Senior Proprietary Trading Firm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Discretionary Trader

  Salary range: $57,500 - $72,500

  Discretionary Trader is a typical job search query Most salaries for Discretionary Trader jobs pay between $57,500 (25th percentile) and $72,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Discretionary Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Execution Trader

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

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

• Real Time Energy Trader

  Salary range: $142,500 - $173,500

  Real Time Energy Trader is a typical job search query Most salaries for Real Time Energy Trader jobs pay between $142,500 (25th percentile) and $173,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Real Time Energy 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 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.

• Junior Trader

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

  Junior Trader is a common job search query. Most salaries for Junior Trader jobs pay between $34,000 (25th percentile) and $69,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Junior Trader job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Algorithmic Trader

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

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

• Equity Trader

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

  An equity trader performs research and analysis to decide when to buy or sell shares of a company on an equities market. In addition to common stocks, your duties can include trading options, futures, exchange-traded funds, and other derivatives. Equity traders analyze data, look at charts, and ensure that the trade meets the requirements of their employer and government regulations. An equities trader can work for an investment bank, a private equity firm, or other financial institution. Some traders work independently. Your trading responsibilities can focus on one specific industry or type of equity.

• 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.

• High Frequency Trading Firm

  Salary range: $46,500 - $96,000

  High Frequency Trading Firm is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for High Frequency Trading Firm jobs pay between $46,500 (25th percentile) and $96,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for High Frequency Trading Firm job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.