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Take a look at all our current quant jobs and apply today. Quant Analyst | Quant Data Science | Quant Developer | Quant Portfolio Manager | Quant Modelling | Quant Researcher | Quant Trader

What Is the Average Salary for Quant Jobs?

The average salary for experienced quant professionals in the UK is around £95,000. However, there is a great deal of variation within this, particularly by job specialism. According to our data the following London base salary ranges currently apply:

• Quant analyst – £65,000–£85,000
• Quant data scientist – £90,000–£160,000+ for a top tier hedge fund
• Quant developer – £100,000–£150,000, high end, with median earnings of around £125,000
• Quant portfolio manager – £150,000–£200,000+, totalling £200,000–£500,000+
• Quant modeller/researcher – £90,000–£140,000+ for senior roles
• Quant trader – £120,000–£200,000, totalling £150,000–£400,000+ (dependent on role and firm).

Quant Jobs FAQs

How Much Do Quants Earn in the UK?

Professionals in UK quant jobs can expect to earn £65,000–£400,000+, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. This will vary a great deal according to the specific quant role and level of seniority. Location is a particularly significant factor. Most UK quant roles are found in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. London is where the highest concentration of employers, roles and earnings are found.

Do Quants Earn More Than Bankers?

Both the quant and banking professions offer high-earning careers. Salaries for quant jobs tend to be slightly higher than their banking equivalents – there is simply more demand for specialist quant skills in the job market at the moment. As for career progression, quants generally enjoy a wider choice of specialisms, and in banking, senior management promotions can be more competitive than their quant equivalents.

How Much Do Quants Get Paid in London?

Experienced professionals can expect to earn a base salary £65,000–£200,000+, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. As well as that, overall compensation for senior quant jobs can equate to multiples of the base salary, pushing earnings well over the £1m mark in some cases.

Do Quants Work Long Hours?

Experienced professionals in quant jobs can expect to work 48–60 hours per week. This is less than a lot of financial roles, but it is intense and mentally demanding work.

What Is the Highest Paying Quant job?

The highest paying UK quant job is director in the corporate banking or investment banking sectors, according to Barclay Simpson’s recruitment data. For more specific figures, read the 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide: Risk & Quants.

Trends in Quant Job Roles

According to the 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide: Risk & Quants:

• As new regulations, such as Basel 3.1 and the PRA’s SS1/23, come on stream, we’re seeing some catch-up quant recruitment activity following the stop-start living patterns of 2024.
• Only 21% of quant professionals are ‘not at all’ confident about their career prospects.
• AI and machine-learning expertise is in relatively high demand, as are automation and model governance skillsets.

Quant Resources

Our specialist quant recruitment consultants share their knowledge and insights in a number of Barclay Simpson publications:

• The 2025 Barclay Simpson Salary & Recruitment Trends Guide: Risks & Quants
• A Snapshot of Risk and Quant Jobs in 2024