According to Pantera Capital's 2024 Blockchain Compensation Survey, the proportion of employees paid in cryptocurrency has more than doubled over the past year, with USDC becoming the most popular digital asset for salaries.

In 2023, only 3% of respondents indicated that part of their salary was paid in cryptocurrency. As blockchain-native companies and DAOs increasingly use stablecoins and tokens to compensate employees and contributors, this figure surged to 9.6% in 2024.

Meanwhile, the proportion of employees paid solely in fiat currency dropped from 97% to 89.1%. This shift indicates that businesses are more willing to integrate digital assets into their daily operations, especially for roles that operate cross-border or within decentralized ecosystems.

Stablecoins Become the Standard for Cryptocurrency Salaries, with USDC Leading

Among those receiving cryptocurrency compensation, USDC is the primary choice.

The stablecoin pegged to the dollar accounts for 63% of all cryptocurrency salaries, far exceeding USDT (28.6%). Other tokens like Solana and Ethereum have smaller shares, at 1.9% and 1.3%, respectively.

Pantera's survey covered blockchain engineers, product managers, legal, and operations personnel across the industry. The results indicate that stablecoins are no longer limited to trading pairs or DeFi use cases, but are also becoming practical tools for salaries and international payments.

Monthly Reserve Disclosures Enhance USDC Adoption in Payroll

Cryptocurrency compensation has many advantages, especially for globally distributed teams. Stablecoins can shorten settlement times, reduce transaction fees, and are easier to access in regions with banking restrictions or currency instability.

The survey results also indicate growing confidence in USDC's reputation for regulatory compliance and transparency, particularly after its issuer, Circle, began releasing detailed monthly reserve reports and gained access to U.S. Treasury securities.

More Employees Choose to Split Salaries Between Cash and Cryptocurrency

While full salaries paid in cryptocurrency remain uncommon, hybrid payment methods are becoming increasingly popular. Many companies now allow employees to split their compensation between fiat currency and digital assets, enabling employees to choose to invest their salaries in the cryptocurrency market through dollar-cost averaging or to make direct payments using Web3 wallets.

Pantera's report did not disclose regional trends, but the surge in cryptocurrency salaries may be partly driven by Asian teams and contractors relying on stablecoins for cost-effective cross-border payments.

As more cryptocurrency-native companies formalize their operations, on-chain compensation is also on the rise. With the emergence of more sophisticated financial management tools, real-time payroll management platforms, and accounting platforms tailored for digital assets, the logistical barriers to using cryptocurrency for payments are beginning to decrease.

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