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2025 engineering salary guide for crypto and trading (HFT)
Based on confidential searches, in-depth placements of over 200+ engineering talent across US, EU, APAC, and UK. Real numbers you won’t see in standard public surveys.
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What’s inside
This guide gives you the up-to-date picture of base + bonus + equity splits, plus regional adjustments, so you make offers that win without overpaying.
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Benchmark salaries for engineering roles from real salaries
Equity & token / stock compensation structure by company stage
Regional uplift factors: US / UK / EU / APAC / MENA
Bonus, benefits & perks comparison
Benchmark salaries for engineering roles from real salaries
Why it matters
Having access to real, market-driven compensation data helps companies stay competitive, avoid costly hiring mistakes, and build trust with both candidates and stakeholders. It ensures pay packages grow with the business while aligning with regional realities and investor expectations.
Avoid underpaying — prevent losing candidates last minute.
Structure compensation packages that scale with stage.
Get independent, actual-market data, not survey inflation.
Negotiate with investors or boards backed by real benchmarks.
Understand regional premiums & salary adjustment levers.
What will you see
Who this guide is for
Whether you are a [founder / VP / engineering leader / HR / recruiter], this guide helps you...
Set competitive compensation for your engineering team (junior → senior → leadership)
Pitch offers to candidates with confidence
Benchmark your current package and plan raises / retention
Understand equity vs token / stock tradeoffs
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Frequently asked questions
Below you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions we receive. If you don’t see the information you’re looking for, feel free to reach out to our team—we’re always happy to help.
Is this public data or survey?
No, all figures are drawn from real placements and confidential searches across 2024–2025.”
Which regions does it include?
US, UK, EU, APAC, Middle East / UAE with regional uplift multipliers.
Is it just for startups in Web3?
Covers stage 0 → growth → scale-up → enterprise across tech & engineering firms.
How often is it updated?
We refresh annually; this edition is for 2025 / early 2026.
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Darren Jension
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