Typical range $65k - $200k · from 27 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$83k - $115k$6k - $18k
Mid$128k - $177k$9k - $27k
Senior$179k - $248k$26k - $79k
Lead / Head$242k - $336k$57k - $171k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$128k - $177k
+ tokens / equity: $9k - $27k / yr typical
Total comp
$137k - $204k
median base ≈ $150k
Calibrated to the live median of 27 salary-disclosing Business Development listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
