The 2023 median salary for Web3 developers is $128k

According to a recent Pantera survey, over 98% of respondents reported working either partially or entirely remotely, while less than 2% worked exclusively in a traditional office environment.

In 2023, the median salary for a typical Web3 developer stands at an impressive $128,000.

Notably, a recent survey conducted by Pantera Capital reveals that the most lucrative positions for Web3 engineers are in North America, with salaries reaching an impressive $166,610. Europe, the Middle East, and Africa follow with salaries averaging $102,226, while Latin America offers salaries around $90,559, and the Asia-Pacific region with salaries at $75,000. This comprehensive survey involved more than 1,600 participants spanning across 77 countries. The majority of respondents, approximately 40.1%, were engaged in the decentralized finance sector, closely followed by 26.1% in centralized finance and 15.2% working in blockchain infrastructure.

It's worth noting that the vast majority of Web3 developers, close to 88%, work in a fully remote capacity, while only a small fraction, less than 2%, are based in physical office spaces full-time. A minority, 10.6%, opt for a hybrid in-person and remote work arrangement.

In the United States, junior- and intermediate-level Web3 developer salaries experienced a slight decrease of 4% to 8% over the past year, with their earnings now ranging from $110,000 to $150,000. In contrast, senior-level developers saw their compensation increase by 1.5% to an impressive $192,585 during the same period.

This trend of competitive salaries extends to positions in finance, business development, and product operations, with Web3 marketing and operations roles offering relatively lower salaries, especially for junior positions, typically falling below $66,000. Web3 executives command substantial starting salaries in the U.S., ranging from $147,363 for seed startups to $335,400 for firms beyond Series C funding. Remarkably, 97% of all respondents receive their salaries in traditional fiat currencies, with a small minority opting to be compensated in cryptocurrencies.

Additionally, the survey uncovered that one in five participants receive token incentive packages, averaging from $50,000 for seed companies to $130,000 for Series C+ firms. These token incentives often come with vesting schedules spanning four years. Notably, Pantera Capital intends to update this data every six months to provide ongoing insights into this dynamic industry.