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Crypto Business Development Salaries

Median base
$130k
Typical range $111k - $153k · 2026 market estimate

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$72k - $100k$5k - $15k
Mid$111k - $153k$8k - $23k
Senior$155k - $215k$23k - $68k
Lead / Head$210k - $291k$49k - $148k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$111k - $153k
+ tokens / equity: $8k - $23k / yr typical
Total comp
$118k - $177k
median base ≈ $130k
Estimates based on 2026 crypto market data. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
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