ETRM Salary Guide 2026: What Do Energy Trading and Risk Management Professionals Actually Earn?

If you've ever searched "ETRM salary" and found nothing useful, you're not alone. Energy Trading and Risk Management is one of the most lucrative niches in enterprise software, yet reliable compensation data is almost impossible to find. Most job listings in this space don't disclose pay.

We analysed 617 active ETRM job listings worldwide to change that. Here's what the data reveals.

The Short Answer: $65K to $350K, Depending on Your Role and Level

Of the listings that disclose salary, clear bands emerge. Junior operations and scheduling roles start in the $55,000–$85,000 range. Mid-level Business Analysts and Operations professionals land between $80,000 and $130,000. Mid-level ETRM Developers earn $110,000–$160,000 — a meaningful premium over functional roles at the same seniority. Senior analysts and managers command $98,000–$185,000, while director-level and trading leadership roles reach $200,000–$350,000.

The highest disclosed salary in our dataset? $301,000 for a Senior Solution Architect with Endur expertise in Houston.

ETRM Developers Earn More Than Functional Consultants

This is the clearest pattern in the data. Professionals who combine coding skills (Java, .NET, Python) with commodity trading domain knowledge consistently out-earn their functional counterparts by 20–30% at the same level. A mid-level ETRM Developer earns $110,000–$160,000, while a mid-level Business Analyst earns $80,000–$130,000. The reason is simple: there aren't enough people who can write code and understand trade lifecycle workflows, position management, and settlement processes.

Platform Matters: Endur Pays the Most

Endur (OpenLink) accounts for 181 out of 617 listings — nearly 30% of all jobs. It's followed by Allegro (66 listings) and RightAngle (47). Endur-specific roles also command the highest salaries, particularly for developers and senior consultants. If you're choosing which ETRM platform to specialise in, the data points clearly toward Endur.

London and Houston Dominate, But Contract Rates Differ

These two cities account for roughly one-third of all global ETRM job postings. Houston skews toward permanent roles with annual salaries, while London's contract market offers daily rates of £800–£1,200 for senior programme managers and consultants. In the US, hourly contract rates range from $51–$170 depending on seniority and specialisation.

The Biggest Salary Lever? Experience Level

Only 3.7% of the 617 listings target junior professionals. The industry overwhelmingly hires mid-level and senior talent, which means the salary ceiling rises steeply with experience. A junior risk analyst starts around $85,000. A senior risk manager at a major trading house can exceed $150,000. An ETRM director or head of trading operations? $200,000 and above.

What This Means for Your Career

If you're entering the ETRM space, focus on building platform-specific skills (especially Endur), combine them with commodity trading domain knowledge, and target mid-level roles where the volume of hiring — and the pay — ramps up significantly. The talent gap at the junior level is real, but it also means that anyone who invests in structured ETRM training has a fast path to the mid-level salary bracket.

This analysis is based on 617 active job listings tracked on the LearnETRM Jobs Board. Want the full downloadable report with charts and regional breakdowns? Create a free account on jobs.learnetrm.com and get the Global ETRM Job Market Report in your dashboard — updated monthly.