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Smart Contract Security Researcher Salary
📍 India / Remote Chennai, India↑ Based on GeoIP. Might not be accurate if submitted via VPN.🎂 22 years old
Blockchain Security Researcher Salary
✍️ Blockchain security and data analytics professional with expertise in smart contract auditing, risk assessment, and Web3 advisory. Skilled in data labeling, validation, and vulnerability profiling using SQL, Excel, and Tableau. Experienced in smart contract development, decentralized application (dApp) architecture, and tokenomics design. Passionate about blockchain security, machine learning-based risk analysis, and strategic planning for Web3 ecosystems. Strong background in teaching blockchain technology, mentoring developers, and delivering lectures on Metaverse, digital assets, and Web3 gaming.📍 India Worcester, United States↑ Based on GeoIP. Might not be accurate if submitted via VPN.⏳ 3 years of experience🎂 25 years old
Crypto Researcher Salary
✍️ I’ve been on this for about 3 years now and it’s okay. I’ve been able to increase my knowledge about the blockchain, protocols and tokens in the crypto space. It has also introduced me to different tools and DApps I use for research and analysis.📍 Nigeria / Remote Lagos, Nigeria↑ Based on GeoIP. Might not be accurate if submitted via VPN.🕑 3 years at the company⏳ 3 years of experience🎂 26 years old
Smart Contract Security Researcher Salary
✍️ It is very challenging work but satisfying. I love it so much.📍 New York / Remote Dublin, Ireland↑ Based on GeoIP. Might not be accurate if submitted via VPN.🕑 2 years at the company⏳ 3 years of experience🎂 35 years old
Blockchain Security Researcher Salary
✍️ 40% research and 60% auditing time. The annual bonus is up to 15%, but depends on the market. I put 10k bonus (little bit less than 7,5%) as an estimate📍 Europe / Remote Sliema, Malta↑ Based on GeoIP. Might not be accurate if submitted via VPN.🕑 1 years at the company⏳ 6 years of experience🎂 28 years old
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Annual Web3 Salaries for Key Roles
| Role | Mean Annual Salary | Min Annual Salary. P10 | Max Annual Salary. P90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal | $105,996 | $30,000 | $250,000 |
| Product | $100,985 | $30,000 | $180,000 |
| Solidity | $100,899 | $22,000 | $180,000 |
| Sales | $99,352 | $25,000 | $180,000 |
| Finance | $92,900 | $30,000 | $160,000 |
| Developer | $83,799 | $20,000 | $150,000 |
| Marketing | $76,503 | $18,000 | $150,000 |
| Design | $74,677 | $15,000 | $140,000 |
| Community | $45,582 | $10,000 | $100,000 |