Rank #8 · Strong opportunity
Quant jobs and salaries in Paris
What is the quant market like in Paris?
Deep derivatives-quant talent pool, fed by an exceptional mathematics pipeline. Main demand is in quant research, derivatives, banks, systematic strategies, with 3 of the firms we track running a Paris desk. Compensation sits at roughly 68% of the New York benchmark for the equivalent role and seniority.
Compensation by role in Paris
Mid-level total compensation, quoted in EUR.
| Role | Range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Quant Researcher | €144k – €1.6m | €297k |
| Quant Trader | €125k – €1.9m | €282k |
| Quant Developer | €113k – €751k | €213k |
| Quant Analyst | €90k – €502k | €165k |
| HFT / Low-Latency Engineer | €125k – €876k | €241k |
| Systematic Portfolio Manager | €313k – €9.4m | €782k |
Firms hiring in Paris
Methodology
Figures are expressed as annual total compensation (base salary plus expected performance bonus) in the reference market's local currency, converted from a US dollar base. They describe typical market ranges rather than any individual offer, and exclude sign-on payments, deferred equity and carried interest. Portfolio-manager figures reflect formulaic profit-share arrangements and are therefore far more dispersed than any other role.
KnowQaunt 2026.1 · Updated September 2026
These are indicative ranges pending first-party verification. They will be replaced by verified submissions as the Quant Salary Index dataset builds.
Paris market report · KnowQaunt 2026.1