What is the average salary for a Security Researcher in Web3, AI, or Robotics?

Security Researcher salaries typically range from $85K to $178K depending on company stage and seniority. Seed-stage companies offer $85K–$137K, while Series C+ companies pay $100K–$162K.

How does company stage affect Security Researcher compensation?

Early-stage (Seed/Series A) companies typically offer lower base salaries but more equity. Later-stage companies (Series B+) and public companies offer higher base salaries with more structured compensation packages.

Security Researcher Salary Guide

Estimated compensation for security researchers across Web3, AI, and Robotics companies. Ranges are based on role seniority, company stage, and domain specialization.

Company Stage	Salary Range (USD)	Seniority Band
Seed	$85K – $137K	Mid-level
Series A	$85K – $137K	Mid-level
Series B	$100K – $162K	Mid-level
Series C+	$100K – $162K	Mid-level
Public / Large	$110K – $178K	Mid-level

Estimates are for US-based full-time roles. Actual compensation varies by location, experience, equity, and company. Salaries are in base pay only and do not include tokens, equity, or bonuses.