Salary Guide · India 2026
Citadel (Citadel LLC) is the world's most profitable hedge fund, founded by Ken Griffin. The Hyderabad quantitative engineering team works on global trading infrastructure, market microstructure research, and systematic strategy development. Salary ranges below are sourced from AmbitionBox, Glassdoor, and Levels.fyi and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Role
Total CTC ranges for Quantitative Researchers at Citadel India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹60L – ₹110L | None |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹150L – ₹350L | None |
Citadel & Citadel Securities. Comparable to Jane Street; performance-tied.
Data sources: AmbitionBox, Glassdoor India, Levels.fyi, and public DRHP/IPO filings where applicable. Ranges represent the 25th–90th percentile of reported total CTC (base + variable + annual equity value) in Indian cities. Individual offers vary by negotiation, team, location, and joining year. These figures are market reference data, not a guarantee of any specific offer. Verify with current offer letters and recruiter disclosures.