In some international contexts it is already possible to receive at least part of the salary in stablecoins, especially in digital contexts and for freelancers. Italian law does not prohibit this method, but the tax, social security and technical management remains complex
The idea that the salary can no longer arrive via bank transfer but in stablecoin until recently it seemed like a provocation from a crypto forum. And instead it is becoming a concrete topic, discussed by jurists and tested by companies abroad.
According to the “Blockchain Compensation Survey 2024” conducted by Pantera Capital (American investment company), the share of professionals who receive at least part of their salary in cryptocurrencies rose from 3% in 2023 to 9.6% in 2024. UsdC dominates among the most used digital currencies, a stablecoin linked to the US dollar designed to maintain a stable value even in a volatile market.
Furthermore, integration with systems based on smart contracts offers flexibility that traditional money does not provide: automatic bonuses, scheduled payments, immediate distributions between multiple wallets, simplification of administrative processes.
De Menech also underlines a little discussed point: “For companies, in addition to speed, there is an issue of reduction of banking costs and management efficiency. And for some categories of workers, in particular international or managerial profiles, the possibility of being paid in stablecoins can represent an element of attraction”.
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