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The average salary for remote Apache Kafka jobs is $159,850 per year, ranging from $119,981 to $204,450 depending on experience. This is based on data from 1,033 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Apache Kafka engineer | 37 | $119,981 |
| Mid-level Apache Kafka engineer | 183 | $134,151 |
| Senior Apache Kafka engineer | 558 | $154,864 |
| Lead Apache Kafka engineer | 53 | $159,140 |
| Staff Apache Kafka engineer | 149 | $204,450 |
| Principal Apache Kafka engineer | 53 | $204,235 |
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 738 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Apache Kafka jobs is Senior (61% of openings), and 4% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Apache Kafka jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (10%).
23% of Apache Kafka jobs require a degree, while 77% do not.
Companies hire remote Apache Kafka engineers in 115 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.