In 2024, the number of crypto professionals receiving salaries in digital assets has tripled, with 9.6% being paid in stablecoins, according to Pantera Capital's global compensation survey. The survey indicated that Circle’s USDC made up 63% of crypto payrolls, despite Tether’s USDt being the most traded stablecoin by volume. This shift highlights a growing trust in dollar-backed assets and increasing adoption of blockchain-based payroll systems. Among respondents, 88% have vesting schedules for token-based compensation set to four years. Interestingly, those with a bachelor’s degree in the field earned an average salary of $286,039, significantly higher than their counterparts with master’s degrees ($214,359) or doctorates ($226,858). Circle has been proactive in establishing USDC as a primary resource for institutional financial operations and payments, further reinforcing the stablecoin’s presence in the payroll arena.

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