How much does a Foreign Exchange Trader I make in Los Angeles, CA? The average Foreign Exchange Trader I salary in Los Angeles, CA is $93,314 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $51,320 and $119,560. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Foreign Exchange Trader I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Foreign Exchange Trader I Salary $35,193 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Foreign Exchange Trader I Salary $51,320 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Foreign Exchange Trader I Salary $93,314 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Foreign Exchange Trader I Salary $119,560 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Foreign Exchange Trader I Salary $143,456 Los Angeles,CA March 26, 2024
25% $51,320 10% $35,193 90% $143,456 75% $119,560 $93,314 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Foreign Exchange Trader I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Mortgage Servicing: A mortgage servicer is a company to which some borrowers pay their mortgage loan payments and which performs other services in connection with mortgages and mortgage-backed securities.

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SAS: SAS (Statistical Analysis System) is a statistical software suite developed by SAS Institute for data management, advanced analytics, multivariate analysis, business intelligence, criminal investigation, and predictive analytics.

Analysis 6.8%
Mortgage Servicing 2.91%
SAS 1.94%
Others 88.35%

Job Description for Foreign Exchange Trader I

Foreign Exchange Trader I is responsible for the timely buying and selling of foreign currencies. Recommends competitive foreign exchange rates based on market performance. Being a Foreign Exchange Trader I reviews orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping, and conformance to regulations. Carries out trades and maintains the corporation's accounts. Additionally, Foreign Exchange Trader I requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager. The Foreign Exchange Trader I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Foreign Exchange Trader I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Foreign Exchange Trader I

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Foreign Exchange Trader I, the first career path typically starts with a Foreign Exchange Trader II position, and then Foreign Exchange Trader III.

The second career path typically starts with a Trader (Options) position, and then progresses to Trader (Options), Sr..

The third career path typically starts with a Trader (OTC) II position, and then progresses to Trader (OTC) III.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically starts with a Trader (Corporate Bonds) II position, and then progresses to Trader (Corporate Bonds) III.

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Foreign Exchange Trader I salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Foreign Exchange Trader I, the highest Foreign Exchange Trader I salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Foreign Exchange Trader I salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Foreign Exchange Trader I salary is in Miami, FL, where the Foreign Exchange Trader I salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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