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IMC salary and compensation
IMCâs 2027 Chicago graduate researcher posting lists $250,000 base, while its graduate software-engineer posting lists $200,000. The experienced futures-research role lists $250,000â$300,000 and asks for at least five years of relevant research experience.
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IMC pay by role
3 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation
| Firm / role | Location / scope | Published base pay | Bonus / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMC Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS) | Chicago Graduate · BS/MS; February or August 2027 start | $250,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employerâs terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
| IMC Graduate Software Engineer | Chicago Graduate · 2027 graduate intake | $200,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employerâs terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
| IMC Quantitative Researcher â Futures | Chicago Experienced · Futures research; 5+ years requested | $250,000â$300,000 / year | Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employerâs terms. Employer postingDisclosure reviewed 2026-10-11 |
Base, bonus and the offer you should compare
Keep graduate research, graduate software and experienced trading-team offers separate. IMC states that full-time permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus, so the base-pay comparison is only the starting point.
First-year cash
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Recurring compensation
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Preparing for a role at IMC
Research candidates should demonstrate mathematical modelling, data analysis and coding. Graduate engineers need algorithms, data structures and strong programming fundamentals; the posting names Java or C++ as preferred languages.
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How much does IMC pay?
IMCâs 2027 Chicago graduate researcher posting lists $250,000 base, while its graduate software-engineer posting lists $200,000. The experienced futures-research role lists $250,000â$300,000 and asks for at least five years of relevant research experience.
What is IMCâs new-grad salary?
Graduate Quantitative Researcher (BS/MS): $250,000 / year in Chicago. BS/MS; February or August 2027 start. Graduate Software Engineer: $200,000 / year in Chicago. 2027 graduate intake. These are base disclosures; confirm bonus and signing terms separately.
Does IMC salary include bonus?
Keep graduate research, graduate software and experienced trading-team offers separate. IMC states that full-time permanent roles are eligible for a discretionary bonus, so the base-pay comparison is only the starting point. Treat base, signing payments, guaranteed bonus and discretionary bonus as separate items when comparing first-year and recurring compensation.
How should I prepare for IMC?
Research candidates should demonstrate mathematical modelling, data analysis and coding. Graduate engineers need algorithms, data structures and strong programming fundamentals; the posting names Java or C++ as preferred languages.
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