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  • Blockchain DevOps Salary for Remote US Jobs While Living in India

    smita Geaorge

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    Updated: May 18, 2025
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    What salary can a blockchain DevOps engineer expect from a US company? I want to know what’s realistic if I work remotely from India. I have five years of experience in blockchain DevOps. My work covers both layer 1 and layer 2 protocols.

    I am thinking about applying for remote jobs with US companies. The pay in the US is much higher than in India.

    I am not sure what salary range I should expect. Do US companies actually hire remote DevOps engineers from India? Or are those job listings just for visibility? Has anyone here made this switch?

    I would appreciate any real insights on salary expectations. I am also curious about how often US companies hire remote blockchain DevOps talent from India.

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  • Naina Grehwal

    Member • 3mos

    I’ve been working as a Blockchain DevOps engineer for a US-based company while staying in India for the past couple of years, so I can share a bit of my experience.

    First off, yes—US companies do hire remote DevOps engineers from India, but salaries vary a lot. Some pay close to US rates, while others offer more "adjusted" salaries based on location. From what I’ve seen, smaller startups and Web3 projects tend to pay better than big traditional companies because they usually don’t have rigid salary bands for different regions. Tokens and equity can also be a big part of the deal, but that’s a whole other discussion.

    Getting a remote job wasn’t exactly easy. I applied through platforms like AngelList (now Wellfound), Twitter networking, and direct referrals. A lot of US companies prefer hiring in their own time zones, so competing with LatAm engineers can be tough. But if you can prove your skills—especially in cloud automation, CI/CD for smart contracts, and security—you have a solid chance.

    As for contracts and taxes, most companies hire remote engineers as independent contractors, so I get paid in USD and handle my own taxes in India. Some people set up an LLP or register under platforms like Deel or Remote to make it smoother, but I just receive payments directly for now.

    If you’re thinking about making the switch, focus on networking, showcase some DevOps work in Web3 (even open-source contributions help), and be ready for timezone challenges. It’s worth it if you find the right role!

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  • Shubhada Pande

    Community Administrator • 1mo

    Read one more discussion thread that might help you to evaluate you job offer. https://artofblockchain.club/discussion/web3-job-offer-assessment-token-compensation

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