π February 28
Head of DeFi leading strategy and execution to grow DeFi across the Monad network. Engage with institutional stakeholders and manage a small team of DeFi specialists.
π October 17, 2025
Chief Investment Officer leading quantitative crypto trading for a cryptocurrency investment firm. Driving DeFi strategies and managing large asset portfolios with innovative approaches.
The average salary for remote lead defi engineers is $136,146 per year. This is based on data from 82 job openings. Our advanced AI searches the internet for remote job openings and posts them on our website. We use the salary data from these job postings to calculate salary expectations.
Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:
| Experience | Number of roles analyzed | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
βͺοΈ Entry-level DeFi Engineer (0 yrs) | 1 | $0 |
π’ Junior DeFi Engineer (1-2 yrs) | 7 | $68,763 |
π‘ Mid-level DeFi Engineer (2-4 yrs) | 46 | $143,607 |
π Senior DeFi Engineer (5-9 yrs) | 19 | $176,667 |
π΄ Lead DeFi Engineer (10+ yrs) | 9 | $80,000 |
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