Is 200-500k still true? It used to be, but I think it has decreased significantly over the last decade. I'd say most junior people in this field are making about the same or less than software engineers these days.
But like you said, the range here is incredibly wide and largely depends on how well your strategies do and if you have your own desk/fund.
But like you said, the range here is incredibly wide and largely depends on how well your strategies do and if you have your own desk/fund.