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The average salary for remote Apache Kafka jobs is $158,708 per year, ranging from $136,694 to $202,350 depending on experience. This is based on data from 976 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Apache Kafka engineer | 20 | $137,602 |
| Mid-level Apache Kafka engineer | 197 | $136,694 |
| Senior Apache Kafka engineer | 509 | $152,384 |
| Lead Apache Kafka engineer | 57 | $166,549 |
| Staff Apache Kafka engineer | 148 | $202,350 |
| Principal Apache Kafka engineer | 45 | $182,517 |
The top skills employers look for in Apache Kafka jobs are Kafka, Message queues, AWS, Kubernetes and CI/CD. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand related skills. This is based on data from 753 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Apache Kafka jobs is Senior (58% of openings), and 4% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Apache Kafka jobs are Full-time (88%) and Contract (10%).
24% of Apache Kafka jobs require a degree, while 76% do not.
Companies hire remote Apache Kafka engineers in 117 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.