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Crypto Security Salaries

Median base
$195k
Typical range $166k - $217k · from 108 salary-disclosing listings we track · methodology

How much does a crypto security 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.

Security pay by seniority

LevelBase salary+ tokens / equity (yr)
Junior$108k - $150k$8k - $23k
Mid$166k - $230k$12k - $35k
Senior$232k - $322k$34k - $102k
Lead / Head$315k - $437k$74k - $222k
Crypto salary calculator
Estimate base pay + token/equity for any role in crypto & web3.
Base salary
$166k - $230k
+ tokens / equity: $12k - $35k / yr typical
Total comp
$177k - $265k
median base ≈ $195k
Calibrated to the live median of 108 salary-disclosing Security listings we track. Token/equity is highly stage-dependent, treat as indicative.
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Open Security roles

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Partner 18, Events Associate, Crypto
a16z crypto • New York, New York, United States; San Francisco, California, United States

As an Events Associate at a16z crypto, you'll execute large-scale conferences and curated hospitality programs, partnering across teams to…

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People Solutions Associate
Gemini • New York, New York

As a People Solutions Associate at Gemini, you own the employee experience from day one, managing onboarding, HR systems, and lifecycle…

SecurityComplianceAISecurityMidHybrid
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Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Sanctions
Elliptic • London, United Kingdom

As a Senior Crypto Threat Analyst at Elliptic, you own sanctions intelligence that hundreds of financial institutions and government…

SecurityComplianceAISecuritySeniorHybrid
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Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Sanctions
Elliptic • Washington, D.C.

As a Senior Crypto Threat Analyst at Elliptic, you own sanctions intelligence that shapes compliance decisions for hundreds of financial…

SecurityComplianceAISecuritySeniorHybrid
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Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Terrorism
Elliptic • London, United Kingdom

As a Senior Crypto Threat Analyst at Elliptic, you lead investigations into terrorist financing through cryptoassets, building intelligence…

SecurityComplianceWalletAISecuritySeniorHybrid
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Senior Crypto Threat Analyst - Terrorism
Elliptic • Washington, D.C.

As a Senior Crypto Threat Analyst at Elliptic, you investigate how terrorist actors use cryptoassets, turning findings into actionable…

SecurityComplianceWalletAISecuritySeniorHybrid
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