Top 3 strategies to accelerate your Ethereum-Web3 career (2026)

Colleagues. Average US salaries for Ethereum Developers is $151,000 US  according to Web3 Jobs. A certification from a reputable vendor or professional association can increase your income by 5%-10%. Here are three top strategies to accelerate your Web3 career and income growth. First, Get Certified: A certification from a high quality vendor or professional association can add 5%-10% to your income. We recommend Certified Ethereum Developer and Certified Ethereum Expert (CEE) from the Blockchain Council along with Certified Blockchain Developer - Ethereum (CBSE) from the Blockchain Training Alliance. We give an honorable mention to Complete Ethereum Technology from 101 Blockchains. Second, Get Published. Write a succinct 1-2 page article on best practices or technical trends for Ethereum 2.0 and publish on Medium, LinkedIn Articles or Technology.org. And third, Get Connected. Subscribe to Vitalik Buterin’s Twitter feed (4m+ subscribers), attend an ETHGlobal Events and join the Ethereum group on Reddit (40k+ Builders).

Enroll in one or more programs (teams & execs welcome): 

• Certified Ethereum Developer

• Certified Ethereum Expert (CEE)

•  Certified Blockchain Developer - Ethereum (CBSE)

• Complete Ethereum Technology 

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