Quant Researcher salary
Start with the published base pay for a specific role. These employer disclosures retain their location, experience requirements and pay period so you can make a meaningful comparison.
5 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation
| Firm / role | Location / scope | Published base pay | Bonus / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Street Quantitative Researcher | New York See role requirements | $300,000 / year | Annual discretionary bonus; amount not disclosed. Employer postingChecked 2026-09-28 |
| Citadel Securities Quantitative Researcher — PhD Graduate (US) | United States; see posting PhD graduate | $235,000–$300,000 / year | Discretionary incentive compensation; amount not disclosed. Employer postingChecked 2026-09-28 |
| Citadel Quantitative Researcher — PhD Graduate (US) | United States; see posting PhD graduate | $235,000–$300,000 / year | Discretionary incentive compensation; amount not disclosed. Employer postingChecked 2026-09-28 |
| Citadel Quantitative Researcher — Post-Doctoral Intern (US) | United States; see posting Postdoctoral internship | $4,500–$5,800 / week | Not included in this published base range. Employer postingChecked 2026-09-28 |
| Optiver Quantitative Researcher — SVT | Chicago Experienced; 4–5+ years requested | $200,000 / year | Discretionary bonus; amount not disclosed. Employer postingChecked 2026-09-28 |
How to read these salary figures
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What changes the comparison?
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