The average salary for a securities and commodities broker in the United States is around $72,526 per year.
Avg Salary
Securities and commodities brokers earn an average yearly salary of $72,526.
Wages typically start from $42,836 and go up to $122,792.
20% above national average Updated in 2023
Securities and commodities broker earnings by seniority
Top-level securities and commodities broker earnings begin at:
$59.03 per hour
$122,792 per year
Senior-level securities and commodities broker earnings begin at:
$46.00 per hour
$95,686 per year
Mid-level securities and commodities broker earnings begin at:
$34.87 per hour
$72,526 per year
Junior-level securities and commodities broker earnings begin at:
$26.43 per hour
$54,971 per year
Starting level securities and commodities broker earnings begin at:
$20.59 per hour
$42,836 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Securities and commodities broker salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | $91,620 |
| New Jersey | $80,200 |
| District of Columbia | $79,280 |
| Minnesota | $77,880 |
| Massachusetts | $77,740 |
| Delaware | $77,450 |
| Illinois | $71,540 |
| New Hampshire | $64,000 |
| Nebraska | $63,720 |
| Rhode Island | $63,720 |
| Maryland | $62,950 |
| Tennessee | $62,840 |
| California | $62,250 |
| North Carolina | $62,110 |
| Maine | $61,900 |
| Texas | $61,760 |
| Ohio | $61,380 |
| North Dakota | $61,330 |
| Michigan | $61,150 |
| Vermont | $60,890 |
| Hawaii | $60,820 |
| Florida | $60,550 |
| Utah | $60,550 |
| Indiana | $60,520 |
| Missouri | $60,280 |
| Virginia | $59,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,370 |
| Georgia | $58,150 |
| Kansas | $58,150 |
| Colorado | $57,890 |
| Washington | $57,460 |
| Wisconsin | $52,840 |
| Alaska | $50,380 |
| Arizona | $49,420 |
| Oregon | $49,260 |
| Iowa | $49,020 |
| South Carolina | $49,010 |
| Nevada | $48,980 |
| South Dakota | $48,980 |
| Oklahoma | $48,970 |
| New Mexico | $48,790 |
| Montana | $48,650 |
| Wyoming | $48,540 |
| Kentucky | $48,500 |
| Arkansas | $48,460 |
| Louisiana | $47,760 |
| Idaho | $47,680 |
| Alabama | $47,640 |
| Mississippi | $44,960 |
| West Virginia | $38,220 |
| Virgin Islands, U.S. | $37,860 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,830 |
| New York | $132,870 |
How do securities and commodities broker salaries compare to similar careers?
Securities and commodities brokers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than economists but more than treasurers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Economist salary | $84K |
| Consultant salary | $87K |
| Investment banker salary | $79K |
| Mathematician salary | $75K |
| Fundraising manager salary | $69K |
| Securities and commodities broker salary | $73K |
| Business analyst salary | $69K |
| Financial analyst salary | $69K |
| Data analyst salary | $70K |
| Treasurer salary | $64K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)