Crypto paychecks reach 9.6 percent in stablecoins

The share of professionals receiving their salaries in stablecoins has tripled over the past year to 9.6 percent. USDC dominates the market, and more companies are adopting long-term vesting contracts.

Crypto paychecks reach 9.6 percent in stablecoins

A recent industry survey shows that salaries paid in stablecoins are gaining strong momentum. Over the past 12 months, the share of such payments among employees in the crypto and blockchain sectors has risen from 3.1 percent to 9.6 percent, effectively tripling year over year.


USD Coin (USDC) remains the leading asset for payroll settlements, accounting for 63 percent of all stablecoin payments. Tether (USDT) ranks second, while other digital currencies hold only a small fraction of the market. One of the key reasons for USDC’s dominance is its support from major global remote work and hiring platforms.


In addition, more companies are structuring compensation packages with a long-term outlook. Currently, 88 percent of token-based payments are tied to four year vesting schedules, compared to just 64 percent a year earlier.


Salary levels vary significantly depending on education. On average, professionals with a bachelor’s degree earn about US$286,000 annually, compared to US$214,000 for those with a master’s degree and US$226,000 for PhD holders.


Analysts expect the demand for stablecoin payrolls to continue growing due to their price stability, low fees, and convenience for cross-border transactions. This trend is already becoming a key competitive advantage in the crypto job market.




💸💲🧠 Get up to 5020 USDT as a welcome bonus and an additional 1025 USDT by using this referral on  Bybit


Earn $25 right now!

$25 welcome bonus to all new Binance users.

Lost password? No problem! Enter your email address to confirm your account.