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Crypto Operations Salaries

Median base

$163k

Typical range $140k - $180k · from 39 salary-disclosing listings we track · methodology

How much does a crypto operations 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.

Operations pay by seniority

LevelBase salary+ tokens / equity (yr)

Junior$90k - $125k$6k - $19k

Mid$138k - $192k$10k - $29k

Senior$193k - $268k$28k - $85k

Lead / Head$262k - $364k$62k - $185k

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Work setup

Base salary

$138k - $192k

+ tokens / equity: $10k - $29k / yr typical

Total comp

$148k - $221k

median base ≈ $163k

Calibrated to the live median of 39 salary-disclosing Operations listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.

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