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DRW pays a median of $191K ($153K–$206K) across 78 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $191K · Based on 78 public DRW job postings · Updated September 24, 2026
This DRW 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.
20% of DRW's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (44) · Java (10) · CI/CD (8) · SQL (7) · AWS (6) · Terraform (4) · PostgreSQL (3) · GCP (3) · Kubernetes (3) · Snowflake (3).
Commonly listed: dental (72) · vision (72) · hsa-fsa (72) · 401k (72) · bonus (72) · life-ins (72).
DRW is 1,614–1,614 employees · founded 1992 · HQ chicago, IL. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 4 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 16 that do, Bachelor's and PhD and Master's are 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; 95% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 92% of roles list a bonus; common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
DRW has 78 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 78 public job postings with disclosed pay. 23 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (47 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 2 contract roles in the mix.
Compare DRW's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs DRW | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accordion | $170K | ↓ -11% | — |
| Airwallex | $200K | ↑ +5% | Series G |
| Ramp | $222K | ↑ +16% | Series F |
| Berkeley Research Group | $130K | ↓ -32% | Venture-backed |
| Stripe | $227K | ↑ +19% | Series I |
| Invesco | $140K | ↓ -27% | Public |
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What does DRW pay?
The median pay is $191K, with a typical range of $153K–$206K, based on 78 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at DRW?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Head of Engineering, Algorithmic Trading Group, at $300K–$500K base.
Which team pays the most at DRW?
The ficc options infrastructure, tools, & analytics team, at a $200K 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 78 public DRW 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 September 24, 2026.
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