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NinjaTrader

HQ
Chicago
340 Total Employees
Year Founded: 2003

NinjaTrader Compensation & Benefits

Updated on April 06, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Base Pay & Bonuses

NinjaTrader takes a data-informed approach to compensation, benchmarking pay and bonus structures against industry market data, including Radford, a widely recognized source for technology compensation insights. This helps ensure alignment with broader market standards across both fintech and technology roles. 

The company also conducts regular market reviews to evaluate how compensation compares to current conditions. These reviews allow NinjaTrader to adjust salary ranges and compensation structures as the market evolves. 

Individual performance plays an important role as well. Compensation discussions and bonus considerations take into account employee contributions, role scope, and performance over time. 

This combination of market benchmarking, ongoing analysis, and performance-based evaluation helps maintain a thoughtful and structured approach to compensation. 

Perks & Benefits

NinjaTrader offers a range of benefits that support employees’ health, financial well-being, and overall work experience. Employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and both short- and long-term disability protection. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is also available, providing confidential support for personal, financial, and legal-related needs. 

The company also supports long-term financial planning through a 401(k) plan with company matching, along with optional benefits such as accident insurance for additional coverage. 

Flexibility is another key part of the employee experience. Local employees follow a hybrid schedule, with a mix of in-office collaboration and remote work, along with additional work-from-home days and office-optional weeks throughout the year. 

Beyond formal benefits, everyday perks contribute to the workplace environment as well. The Chicago office includes a fully stocked kitchen, and team events and shared meals create opportunities for employees to connect outside of their day-to-day work. 

NinjaTrader Employee Reviews

We have a "Rep of the Month" award for individual team members to be recognized for their hard work (and that comes with a nice monetary bonus!). There's zero ambiguity if you're doing a good job. Our team leads hype us up and thank us every day for a job well done. We feel appreciated and everyone's contributions are valued.

Maria
Maria, Technical Support Representative
Maria, Technical Support Representative

NinjaTrader's Benefits

Offers performance bonuses

Provides family medical leave

NinjaTrader offers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year, as well as maintained health benefits, for any employee eligible under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Offers dental insurance

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers health insurance

Offers mental health benefits

Offers vision insurance

Offers disability insurance

Offers life insurance

Provides 401(K) matching