After impressive 300% growth in 2023-2025 and a 47% rebound in 2025, the Web3 job market continues to grow. Currently, there are 8,000-12,000 active positions globally.
Salaries and Competition
Web3 salary range is $48,000 — $480,000 per year. However, competition is fierce: one engineering position can receive up to 450 applications.
Web3 remains one of the highest-paying industries in tech. But to stand out among hundreds of candidates, you need real projects in your portfolio.
Most In-Demand Specializations
- Blockchain engineers — foundation of any Web3 project
- AI specialists — integrating AI into blockchain solutions
- Security experts — smart contract audits, cryptography
- Compliance specialists — due to tightening regulations
- C-level positions — Chief Blockchain Officer, Head of Blockchain Strategy
Security Trend
DeFi projects face increasingly sophisticated attacks. Companies are actively seeking specialists in threat modeling, smart contract auditing, and cryptography.
Where to Find Jobs?
Major platforms:
- CryptoJobsList — 152+ vacancies
- Web3.career — 29,000+ remote positions
- LaborX — 460+ full-time jobs
Companies actively hiring include: Binance, Bitget, Gate, 3Commas and others.
Diversity in Web3
Positive dynamics: the number of women in Web3 positions grew by 137.5% in 2024. Their share increased from 6% to 7.7%.