November 2025 data
Defi startup salary data
As of November 2025, the median Defi salary at startups is $90k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified Defi listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (August 2026)
Top Hirers: CryptoEconLab leads hiring for Defi roles with 1 active posts, followed by Common Prefix.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Defi is highly remote-friendly, with 100% of roles open to remote work.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 150% of Defi jobs also require Web3, and 50% mention Depin.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Defi developers is $90,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $100,000.
Defi jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CryptoEconLab | Research Scientist | USD 100,000 - USD 140,000 |
[E] CRUNCH
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| Common Prefix | Software Engineer / Auditor | USD 80,000 - USD 160,000 |
[E] grind
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