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 primarily from AmbitionBox, with Glassdoor as a secondary cross-check, and reflect total CTC (base + variable + equity) at the 25th–90th percentile of reported offers in India.
Quantitative Researcher · Mid-level / 3–5 yrs
₹150L – ₹350Ltotal CTC
Working at Citadel
~300+ employees in India (Hyderabad). Global AUM ~$63B. Global headcount ~2,800. Hyderabad team focuses on quantitative engineering, data engineering, and systematic strategy.
What the interview actually tests
Cash-only (bonus, no equity). Total comp is industry-leading: entry ₹55–90L, mid ₹90–160L: among the highest in India without ESOP dilution. Interview: expect multiple rounds of extremely hard algorithmic questions (leetcode hard or harder), probability, statistics, and domain-specific quant questions. Culture is intensely performance-driven: quarterly reviews, up-or-out mentality.
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.
Finance & Quant