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Crypto Engineering Salaries

Median base
$202k
Typical range $175k - $225k · from 205 salary-disclosing listings we track · methodology

How much does a crypto engineering 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.

Engineering pay by seniority

LevelBase salary+ tokens / equity (yr)
Junior$112k - $155k$8k - $24k
Mid$172k - $239k$12k - $36k
Senior$241k - $335k$35k - $106k
Lead / Head$327k - $454k$77k - $231k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$172k - $239k
+ tokens / equity: $12k - $36k / yr typical
Total comp
$184k - $275k
median base ≈ $202k
Calibrated to the live median of 205 salary-disclosing Engineering listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
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Open Engineering roles

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Blockchain Developer
Tech Aalto • Melbourne, VIC, AU

As a Blockchain Developer at Tech Aalto, you design secure blockchain architectures and smart contracts for public and private networks…

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Blockchain Developer
Wavereco Consulting LLP • MH, IN

As a Blockchain Developer at Wavereco Consulting LLP, you build the smart contracts, wallets, and blockchain integrations powering a crypto…

DeFiTradingSecurityEthereumEngineeringMidOn-site
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Blockchain Developer
Swetha Enterprises • TN, IN

As a Blockchain Developer at Swetha Enterprises, you build responsive web applications using modern frameworks like React or Vue.js…

SecurityBackendPythonEngineeringMidOn-site
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Middle Fullstack (JS+BLOCKCHAIN)
GEM • Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, SG, VN

As a Middle Fullstack Engineer at GEM, you build scalable blockchain products across backend services and frontend applications, owning the…

InfrastructureSmart ContractsPaymentsBackendEngineeringMidOn-site
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Senior Blockchain Engineer, Settlement
Global Settlement Network • Miami, FL

As a Senior Blockchain Engineer at Global Settlement Network, you own settlement finality and recovery for an institutional L1 handling…

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Software Engineer - Crypto
Alpaca • London, England, UK

As a Software Engineer in Crypto at Alpaca, you build the exchange and market-making systems powering institutional-grade crypto trading…

InfrastructureTradingWalletExchangeEngineeringMidOn-site
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