Securities Operations Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Securities Operations Associate make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Securities Operations Associate in the United States is $116,191 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

However, a Securities Operations Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,467
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $106,885 to $125,757
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $98,412
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Securities Operations Associate Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $125,757 $10,480 $2,418 $60
Average $116,191 $9,683 $2,234 $56
25th Percentile $106,885 $8,907 $2,055 $51
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Key Factors That Influence Securities Operations Associate Salaries

A Securities Operations Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Securities Operations Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Securities Operations Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $112,723
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $113,363
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,667
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $120,472
  • Expert (over 8 years): $122,504
Levels Salary
Entry Level Securities Operations Associate$112,723
Intermediate Level Securities Operations Associate$113,363
Senior Level Securities Operations Associate$115,667
Specialist Level Securities Operations Associate$120,472
Expert Level Securities Operations Associate$122,504
$112,723 0 yr
$113,363 < 2 yrs
$115,667 2-4 yrs
$120,472 5-8 yrs
$122,504 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Securities Operations Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $146,552
  • San Francisco: $145,111
  • Oakland: $141,893

What Skills Can Increase a Securities Operations Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 11.25% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Bond (Mentioned in 1.88% Job Postings): Bonds are issued by borrowers to raise money from investors willing to lend them money for a certain amount of time.
  • Business Development (Mentioned in 1.25% Job Postings): Business development entails tasks and processes to develop and implement growth opportunities within and between organizations. It is a subset of the fields of business, commerce and organizational theory. Business development is the creation of long-term value for an organization from customers, markets, and relationships. Business development can be taken to mean any activity by either a small or large organization, non-profit or for-profit enterprise which serves the purpose of ‘developing’ the business in some way. In addition, business development activities can be done internally or externally by a business development consultant. External business development can be facilitated through Planning Systems, which are put in place by governments to help small businesses. In addition, reputation building has also proven to help facilitate business development.
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Analysis 11.25%
Bond 1.88%
Business Development 1.25%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Securities Operations Associate's salary.
  • Economics: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Accounting: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Initiative: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Economics
 $127,810
10%
Accounting
 $120,839
4%
Initiative
 $119,677
3%
Microsoft Office
 $119,677
3%
Verbal Communication
 $119,677
3%
Analysis
 $118,515
2%
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How Education impacts a Securities Operations Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Securities Operations Associates enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Securities Operations Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $130,943 and $142,140).

Securities Operations Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Securities Operations Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.5%
High School 2.5%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 42.4%
Masters 52.7%
Doctorate 1.6%
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Securities Operations Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Securities Operations Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$106,885
Average $116,191/year
$125,757
$8,907
Average $9,683/month
$10,480
$2,055
Average $2,234/week
$2,418
$51
Average $56/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $125,757 $10,480 $2,418 $60
Average $116,191 $9,683 $2,234 $56
25th Percentile $106,885 $8,907 $2,055 $51

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Salary Trends for Securities Operations Associate

Salaries for a Securities Operations Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $115,891 in 2023 to around $109,345 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Securities Operations Associate salary trends, .

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