Coinbase

Public (NASDAQ: COIN)

Explore Coinbase careers at the leading cryptocurrency exchange. Find engineering, product, and finance roles in crypto trading, blockchain, and digital assets.

Website

coinbase.com

Industry

Financial Services - Cryptocurrency

Year founded

2012

Employees

3,500

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Coinbase Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $201,250 to $1,225,000 across 6 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 4, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr

IC3

Full Stack

$201,250$150,000$50,000$3,593

IC4

API Development (Back-End)

$272,265$179,150$75,000$14,250

IC5

Web Development (Front-End)

$406,000$218,000$175,000$19,100

IC6

Blockchain

$566,238$253,250$275,000$37,950

IC7

Mobile (iOS + Android)

$727,138$274,000$400,000$40,850

IC8

Distributed Systems (Back-End)

$1,225,000$325,000$900,000—

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