Typical range $92k - $250k · from 16 salary-disclosing listings we track · methodology
How much does a crypto business development make? Base pay in crypto & web3 is competitive with big tech, and most teams add a meaningful token or equity grant on top, which can move total compensation well above the base, especially at earlier-stage companies. Figures below are annual base salary in USD; token/equity is shown separately because it’s highly stage-dependent.
Business Development pay by seniority
LevelBase salary+ tokens / equity (yr)
Junior$96k - $134k$7k - $20k
Mid$148k - $206k$10k - $31k
Senior$208k - $288k$31k - $92k
Lead / Head$282k - $391k$66k - $199k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$148k - $206k
+ tokens / equity: $10k - $31k / yr typical
Total comp
$159k - $237k
median base ≈ $175k
Calibrated to the live median of 16 salary-disclosing Business Development listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
