NinjaTrader

NinjaTrader is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2003. It specializes in advanced trading software and brokerage services for futures and forex markets, serving nearly two million retail traders worldwide. The company operates as a registered Futures Commission Merchant and is a National Futures Association-registered introducing broker, employing around 400 people. NinjaTrader offers a comprehensive trading platform that includes advanced charting, market analytics, trade simulation, and tools for trading system development. The platform supports seamless trading across desktop, web, and mobile devices. Additionally, NinjaTrader provides brokerage services through its affiliated companies, including futures trade execution and account management. The company also features market data services, with Kinetick as its preferred provider, and offers trade simulation capabilities for risk-free practice. Recently, NinjaTrader was acquired by Kraken, enhancing its position in the financial ecosystem by integrating traditional and crypto trading tools.

Financial Services Chicago, United States Founded 2004 ~336 employees

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Employees
336
+6.3% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$223K
Revenue ~$75M
12-month attrition
7.6%
Tech: 8.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
11
Last 30 days

Salaries at NinjaTrader

All salaries

4 salary profiles in the US

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering7
Marketing1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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How many employees does NinjaTrader have?

NinjaTrader has about 336 employees, up 6.3% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does NinjaTrader sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. NinjaTrader filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is NinjaTrader's revenue per employee?

NinjaTrader makes about $223K in revenue per employee, based on $75M annual revenue and 336 employees.

How much does NinjaTrader pay?

6figr has 4 salary profiles for NinjaTrader in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the NinjaTrader salaries page. See NinjaTrader salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.