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AQR Capital pays a median of $138K ($117K–$199K) across 26 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $138K · Based on 26 public AQR Capital job postings · Updated July 1, 2026
This AQR Capital salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (12) · SQL (7) · R (2) · AWS (2) · PyTorch (1) · TensorFlow (1) · Scikit-Learn (1) · PostgreSQL (1) · Escalation Management (1) · JavaScript (1).
Commonly listed: dental (19) · vision (19) · 401k (19) · bonus (19) · pto (19).
Roles typically ask for around 3 years of experience (up to 7+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 5 that do, Bachelor's is most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 73% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 100% of roles list a bonus; 100% include commission. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
AQR Capital has 26 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 26 public job postings with disclosed pay. 16 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (26 in the last 90).
Compare AQR Capital's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs AQR Capital | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture Federal Services | $152K | ↑ +10% | Venture-backed |
| ICF | $110K | ↓ -20% | Public |
| AlixPartners | $160K | ↑ +16% | — |
| Arcadis | $126K | ↓ -8% | Public |
| Blackstone Group | $159K | ↑ +15% | Public |
| Berkeley Research Group | $143K | ↑ +4% | Venture-backed |
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What does AQR Capital pay?
The median pay is $138K, with a typical range of $117K–$199K, based on 26 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at AQR Capital?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Global Stock Selection Research VP/ED – Technical Signals, at $255K–$275K base.
Which team pays the most at AQR Capital?
The research team, at a $250K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 26 public AQR Capital job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed July 1, 2026.
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