Are Web3 practitioners' salaries really just average? The recent data comparisons make it clear.

According to salary survey data, compensation for technical and product roles in the Web3 sector generally exceeds the average line of traditional internet companies. But there's an easily overlooked point: Web3 industry salaries are highly volatile and closely related to project funding stages and cryptocurrency price cycles.

During a bull market, some Web3 companies offer indeed attractive salaries, especially for scarce positions like developers and analysts. But in a bear market, many projects see salary growth stagnate, and layoffs may even occur. Compared to the stability of traditional large companies, Web3 salaries appear less stable.

Therefore, the average level may underestimate the gains during a bull market and mask the risks during a bear market. Web3 salaries are more like a high-risk, high-reward game.