Salary for Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities

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Also known as:  Commodities Broker, Commodity Trader, Equity Trader, Investment Banker, Municipal Bond Trader, Mutual Fund Sales Agent, Securities Trader, Stock Broker, Stock Trader

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A sales agent working in securities and commodities works with individuals, organizations and businesses to create and implement financial plans based on the buying and selling of securities in trading and investment firms. They work as a sounding board for consumer concerns as clients work towards deciding which securities could lead to the most profitable outcomes. They work diligently to identify new clients and maintain a secure and growing database of existing clients. They keep detailed reports of client interactions and financial transactions. Additionally, they customize financial plans to an individual or company's budget, goals and needs. A four year degree is generally required for employment in this professional post.

A Securities or Commodities Sales Agent gets a salary of between $36,910 - $208,000 depending on seniority levels. will most likely receive an average compensation of ninety-six thousand five hundred and fourty dollars every year.

are compensated most highly in New York, where they receive average job salaries of close to about $160,430. People in this job function are paid most highly in Wholesale Trade, where they can get an average job salary of $130,260.

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SALARY TREND

The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 6.02 percent nationwide in that time.

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INDUSTRIES

Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities tend to make the most in the following industries:

Wholesale Trade
$130,260
Manufacturing
$114,960
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
$111,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
$110,680
Management of Companies and Enterprises
$105,640
Utilities
$100,730

In general, they earn less within the industries below:

Educational Services
$52,830
Information
$83,160
Administrative, Support and Waste Management Services
$84,130
Other Services (except Public Administration)
$84,660
Retail Trade
$95,330
Finance and Insurance
$96,000
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