Crypto Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Crypto Engineer make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Crypto Engineer in the United States is $93,771 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $45.

However, a Crypto Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,983
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,321 to $101,210
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,806
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI-Powered Talent
Recruit with AI
View as table View as graph 25% $83,321 10% $73,806 90% $107,983 75% $101,210 $93,771 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Crypto Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $101,210 $8,434 $1,946 $49
Average $93,771 $7,814 $1,803 $45
25th Percentile $83,321 $6,943 $1,602 $40
Check out Crypto Engineer Job Openings in the United States
Nuclear Med Tech or Nuclear

Kymera Independent Physicians - ROSWELL, NM

Estate Planning Attorney

Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg LLC - PORTLAND, OR

Registered Nurse RN

Grandview Healthcare Center - OELWEIN, IA

Registered Dental Hygienist

Cedar Park Premier Dentistry - LEANDER, TX

Search More Crypto Engineer Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Crypto Engineer Salaries

A Crypto Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Crypto Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Crypto Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $78,729
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,948
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $110,992
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $114,683
  • Expert (over 8 years): $179,767
Levels Salary
Workforce... Level Crypto Engineer$78,729
Crypto En... Level Crypto Engineer$95,948
Workforce... Level Crypto Engineer$110,992
Workforce... Level Crypto Engineer$114,683
Workforce... Level Crypto Engineer$179,767
$78,729 0 yr
$95,948 < 2 yrs
$110,992 2-4 yrs
$114,683 5-8 yrs
$179,767 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Crypto Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $118,273
  • San Francisco: $116,978
  • Oakland: $114,513

What Skills Can Increase a Crypto Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 16.98% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Logistics (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): In a general business sense, logistics is the management of the flow of things between the point of origin and the point of consumption to meet the requirements of customers or corporations.
  • Administrative Support (Mentioned in 1.15% Job Postings): Administrative support means technical assistance, studies, surveys, or securing volunteers to assist the department in fulfilling its administrative responsibilities.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 16.98%
Logistics 1.92%
Administrative Support 1.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Crypto Engineer's salary.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Sense Of Urgency: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Acute Care
$98,459
5%
Flexibility
$97,522
4%
Sense Of Urgency
$96,584
3%
Innovation
$96,584
3%
Leadership
$96,584
3%
Upselling
$95,646
2%
Get Latest Data

Crypto Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Crypto Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 75% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 35% above the average. In contrast, Crypto Engineer positions in Financial Services or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Crypto Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Crypto Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Pharmaceuticals$126,590$61.035%
Biotechnology$121,902$59.030%
Insurance$117,213$56.025%
Energy & Utilities$112,525$54.020%
Software & Networking$112,525$54.020%

Crypto Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Crypto Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Crypto Engineer

Salaries for a Crypto Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $100,559 in 2023 to around $100,052 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Crypto Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Crypto Engineer Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$100,559
2024
$100,790
2025
$100,052
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $100,559
2024 $100,790
2025 $100,052
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Crypto Engineer

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Crypto Engineer

Here are companies hiring for Crypto Engineer and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Crypto Engineer Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Crypto Engineer job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst