How much does a commodity trader make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $6,272 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $5,125
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 1.4 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 143 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $105,400 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $85,630 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $82,000 |
| 6. United Kingdom | $75,880 |
| 7. United States | $75,260 |
| 8. Australia | $73,490 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $457 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Insurance seller$66,580
- Sales representative$72,410
- Buyer$53,020
- Finance adviser$79,450
- Loan officer$74,440
- Accounts clerk$50,670
- Statistician$112,700
- Loss adjuster$78,010
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| New York | $150,300 |
| Massachusetts | $102,600 |
| Connecticut | $94,640 |
| Illinois | $92,130 |
| South Dakota | $91,980 |
| New Hampshire | $87,450 |
| New Jersey | $85,000 |
| Delaware | $84,490 |
| Colorado | $83,070 |
| Minnesota | $81,480 |
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| Nebraska | $80,960 |
| Wyoming | $80,230 |
| Vermont | $79,540 |
| Wisconsin | $79,520 |
| Washington | $79,210 |
| Rhode Island | $78,250 |
| North Carolina | $77,550 |
| Virginia | $76,840 |
| District of Columbia | $76,580 |
| California | $75,960 |
| Missouri | $75,730 |
| Iowa | $74,060 |
| Texas | $74,060 |
| Oklahoma | $73,960 |
| Arizona | $73,430 |
| Ohio | $72,530 |
| Oregon | $72,340 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,960 |
| Indiana | $71,820 |
| Michigan | $71,010 |
| Montana | $70,640 |
| Maine | $69,960 |
| Alaska | $69,100 |
| Utah | $68,150 |
| Kansas | $68,140 |
| Idaho | $67,150 |
| Georgia | $66,990 |
| Maryland | $66,110 |
| Florida | $65,350 |
| New Mexico | $65,180 |
| Nevada | $64,590 |
| North Dakota | $64,500 |
| Tennessee | $63,490 |
| South Carolina | $61,450 |
| Arkansas | $59,100 |
| Kentucky | $58,770 |
| Alabama | $58,180 |
| Mississippi | $56,710 |
| Louisiana | $55,080 |
| West Virginia | $54,170 |
| Hawaii | $50,590 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Security | $78,660 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $87,520 |
| Cargo and Freight Agent | $52,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a commodity trader make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $6,272 a month, $75,260 a year.
How much does a commodity trader make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $46,720 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $188,700.
Which country pays a commodity trader the most?
United Kingdom, with a median of $75,880 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a commodity trader the most?
New York, with a median of $150,300 a year.
Does a commodity trader make more in the United States or in Germany?
In the United States: $75,260 a year against $71,570 in Germany, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a commodity trader or an insurance seller?
A commodity trader: $75,260 a year against $66,580 for an insurance seller, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate