Profession
Agricultural Commodities Trader
Trades grains in global markets.
You buy and sell raw agricultural goods like grains, soybeans, coffee, and cotton, in markets that move every day. Day to day you track prices, weather, harvests, and global demand, then make deals to buy and sell physical commodities or futures contracts. The pace can be intense, with fast decisions, big numbers, and constant risk to manage. You work at a trading firm, a large agricultural company, or a financial institution, in close contact with brokers, logistics teams, and analysts who feed you the information that shapes your calls.
Average salary
$6,000 – $20,000
Education
4 years
Employability
87%
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Career Profile: Commodities Trader
Public TV profiles a working agricultural commodities trader and how he got there.
Agricultural Commodities Explained by an Ex-Cargill Trader
A former Cargill trader breaks down how the global grain and crop markets work.
How Commodity Markets Work
The Wall Street Journal explains the markets these traders operate in.
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How much does a Agricultural Commodities Trader professional earn?▾
Salary ranges from $6,000 – $20,000 per month, depending on specialization, region, and experience. Professionals in major cities tend to earn above the national average.
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