As per the reports of CNBC, Blockchain engineers, on an average, are earning in between US$150,000 and US$175,000 in the United States. The figure is eyebrow-raising when compared to the average salary of a software engineer – US$135,000. That brings Blockchain engineers in a level with the AI (Artifical Intelligence) developers of the leading firms of the U.S.

Needless to say, the rapid adoption of Blockchain technology has created a large demand for Blockchain engineers around the globe. As per the quarterly report of Glassdoor published in August, the number of vacancies related to Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies has increased by 300% as compared to the same period last year. Now, a further zoom reveals New York City as the hub for Blockchain companies (24%) followed by San Fransico (21%). Similarly, outside the U.S., following are the top five cities having highest job openings in the above-discussed fields – London (16%), Singapore (7%), Toronto (7%), Hong Kong (6%) and Berlin (4%).

According to Upwork, a popular freelancing website, in the same line, the demand for individuals proficiency in the programming languages and frameworks is also increasing, as shown in its 2018 Q2 Skills Index. Top recruiting firms like Circle, Kraken, Figure, Coinbase and ConsenSys are seeking manpower having the right proficiency to fill Blockchain developer and engineer positions.