Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS June 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q2 2026 wage growth.
$Competitive · ~P50
P10$48K
P25$57K
P50$79K
P75$130K
P90$213K
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Demand: ACTIVE. Demand is active -- retail openings are at 4.8% (JOLTS, June 2026). A balanced market where the median is a solid, competitive anchor.
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Merit budget: Wages in retail trade are rising about 3.4% a year (BLS ECI, Q2 2026). Budget a 3.0-3.5% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Our read
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $78,666 to $129,958 (market median to the 75th percentile). The median-to-P75 range keeps offers competitive.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.
How Securities pay is moving in 2026
Trend, demand, and spread context from BLS OEWS, JOLTS, and ECI
Pay trend
Median pay for this role rose 0.7% between the May 2024 and May 2025 BLS surveys, trailing the 3.4% wage growth of Retail Trade (BLS ECI).
Hiring demand · MODERATE
Retail Trade is running a 4.8% job-openings rate with quits at 3.0% (BLS JOLTS). Demand has tightened for 2 straight months (4.2% up to 4.8%).
Pay spread
Top earners (P90) make about 4.4 times what entry-level (P10) workers make in this role. That spread is wider than typical, so expect large pay differences by experience, employer size, and geography; build generous ranges and differentiate strongly.
What changed recently
Aug 4, 2026JOLTS June 2026: sector openings climbed to 4.8% and quits returned to 3.0%. Frontline churn pressure is building again.
Jul 31, 2026ECI Q2 2026: sector wages growing 3.4% per year, up from 3.1%, one of the few sectors accelerating.
Commentary is generated from published BLS figures (OEWS May 2025 vs May 2024, JOLTS June 2026, ECI Q2 2026) and refreshed each release. It is interpretation, not a BLS product.
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
Next refresh: May 2027
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The national median salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is $78,666 per year ($37.82/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $56,534 and $129,958 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $212,888 per year. There are approximately 489,570 securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Buy and sell securities or commodities in investment and trading firms, or provide financial services to businesses and individuals. May advise customers about stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, and market conditions.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
38K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
515K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
4% from new growth96% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Credit Intermediation and Related Activities (5221 and 5223 only)
NAICS 5220A1
257K
$61,440
Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
NAICS 523000
173K
$103,030
Nondepository Credit Intermediation
NAICS 522200
24K
$73,950
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
13K
$98,660
Agencies, Brokerages, and Other Insurance Related Activities
NAICS 524200
4K
$80,550
Wage range across top 5 industries: $61,440 to $103,030 (68% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$23.10
$48,048
P25
$27.18
$56,534
P50MEDIAN
$37.82
$78,666
P75
$62.48
$129,958
P90
$102.35
$212,888
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · retail sector
Active
Openings Rate
4.8%
Quits Rate
3.0%
Retail openings rose to 774K (+49K) in June, rate up to 4.8%. Frontline turnover picked back up with the quit rate at 3.0% -- expect continued churn-driven wage pressure in hourly roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents salary?
The national median salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is $78,666 per year ($37.82/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $56,534 and $129,958 annually.
How much do top-earning securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents make?
The 90th percentile salary for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents is $212,888 per year ($102.35/hr). The 75th percentile is $129,958 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for securities, commodities, and financial services sales agents?
Entry-level Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents (10th percentile) earn approximately $48,048 per year ($23.10/hr). The 25th percentile is $56,534 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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