USA Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Compensation Guide 2026
Compensation Guide
USA Quantitative Analytics, Research & Trading Compensation Guide 2026
Your go-to resource for understanding how compensation is evolving across quantitative analytics, research, and trading in the USA.
Navigate a shifting market with clarity
Demand for quantitative talent continues to outpace supply, particularly across research and systematic trading, where firms are prioritising candidates who can directly impact performance. As competition intensifies, compensation is becoming more fragmented, with meaningful differences emerging across sell-side institutions, hedge funds, and proprietary trading firms. This guide promises to bring clarity to that complexity and provide a reliable view of how compensation is structured in 2026.
How this guide helps you:
- Understand where you stand: Benchmark compensation from PhD entry-level through to senior leadership and portfolio management
- Compare across firm types: See how pay differs between sell-side, hedge funds, and proprietary trading environments
- Navigate PnL-linked compensation: Gain clarity on bonus structures, draw models, and performance-driven pay
- Make informed decisions: Use real market data to support hiring, retention, or your next career move
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