Estimated Compensation Table (QR vs QT vs QD)
| Role | Typical Work | Estimated NG Income Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| QR – Quant Research | Signal research, ML models, alpha discovery | $400k–$1.2M+ | Highest upside; core alpha?generating role |
| QT – Quant Trader | Execution, strategy deployment, risk | $350k–$900k | Slightly lower than QR unless running PnL |
| QD – Quant Developer | Infrastructure, pipelines, tooling | $250k–$600k | Strong comp but lower than QR/QT |
