The firm doled out $9.38 billion in compensation last year — more than double the amount in 2024 — as the market maker vaulted past its biggest Wall Street rivals, according to people familiar with the matter who asked not to be identified citing private information.
Jane Street’s rise has been a boon for the employees and shareholders that have tagged along. On a per-employee basis, that equates to $2.68 million on average — almost seven times as much as rival ...