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Citadel Projects $2M Average Pay Amid AI Talent Shift

9/3/2025

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Citadel Securities anticipates average pay of $2 million for 2025, with $1.81 billion for employee compensation in H1.
The firm employs approximately 1,800 staff, reflecting a nearly 9% compensation increase from 2024.
Citadel's profit margin is 47%, exceeding Bank of America's 28%.
Former employee Amaury Sabran joined Meta's AI lab, potentially earning $100 million over four years.
AI firms are drawing quants with flexible non-compete clauses.

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Citadel Securities anticipates average pay of $2 million for 2025, with $1.81 billion for employee compensation in H1.
The firm employs approximately 1,800 staff, reflecting a nearly 9% compensation increase from 2024.
Citadel's profit margin is 47%, exceeding Bank of America's 28%.
Former employee Amaury Sabran joined Meta's AI lab, potentially earning $100 million over four years.
AI firms are drawing quants with flexible non-compete clauses.