A global alternative investment firm that manages capital for the world’s preeminent private, public, and institutional investors.
Overall Median Salary
$350,000
Pay Philosophy
Citadel employs a meritocratic pay philosophy where compensation is heavily weighted toward individual performance and the firm's overall profitability.
Quantitative Researcher
Software Engineer
Investment Analyst
Estimates based on industry benchmarks for top-tier hedge funds as of 2024/2025.
Highly competitive performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, retirement savings plans, and generous relocation packages.
Citadel is a private firm; equity-like compensation is typically structured through performance-based profit sharing and deferred compensation plans rather than traditional public stock options.
Citadel Securities
Salaries are highly competitive and often exceed those at traditional investment banks and peer hedge funds.
Goldman Sachs
Citadel generally offers higher base salaries and significantly higher total compensation potential compared to traditional bulge-bracket banks.
Add anonymous, community-submitted insights for this company section.
Loading contributions...