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Crypto Research Salaries

Median base
$179k
Typical range $150k - $200k · from 84 salary-disclosing listings we track · methodology

How much does a crypto research 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.

Research pay by seniority

LevelBase salary+ tokens / equity (yr)
Junior$99k - $137k$7k - $21k
Mid$152k - $211k$11k - $32k
Senior$213k - $296k$31k - $94k
Lead / Head$289k - $401k$68k - $204k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$152k - $211k
+ tokens / equity: $11k - $32k / yr typical
Total comp
$163k - $243k
median base ≈ $179k
Calibrated to the live median of 84 salary-disclosing Research listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
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As a Cryptocurrency Intelligence Analyst at Elliptic, you profile crypto service providers and analyze blockchain data to power risk…

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Engineering Manager - Research Engineering
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