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WorldQuant salary and compensation

WorldQuant’s experienced quantitative-strategist posting lists $150,000–$200,000 base. Its quantitative-developer posting lists $125,000–$175,000 for New York. The positions differ in the balance of model research and implementation.

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WorldQuant pay by role

2 employer disclosures · USD · base pay, not total compensation

Published employer base salaries with source links, scope, and review dates
Firm / role	Location / scope	Published base pay	Bonus / source
WorldQuant Experienced Quantitative Strategist	United States Experienced · Quantitative strategy; see posting for office scope	$150,000–$200,000 / year	Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer posting Disclosure reviewed 2026-10-11
WorldQuant Quantitative Developer	New York Experienced · Published range applies to New York	$125,000–$175,000 / year	Bonus is separate from the published base; see the employer’s terms. Employer posting Disclosure reviewed 2026-10-11

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Prepare signal research, statistical validation and data analysis. Developers should add software testing, numerical implementation and the ability to work with a research team’s evolving requirements.

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