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The average salary for remote Apache Kafka jobs is $161,613 per year, ranging from $121,933 to $207,863 depending on experience. This is based on data from 1,065 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Apache Kafka engineer | 40 | $121,933 |
| Mid-level Apache Kafka engineer | 187 | $132,400 |
| Senior Apache Kafka engineer | 572 | $157,075 |
| Lead Apache Kafka engineer | 48 | $157,874 |
| Staff Apache Kafka engineer | 162 | $207,863 |
| Principal Apache Kafka engineer | 56 | $203,273 |
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 777 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Apache Kafka jobs is Senior (60% of openings), and 4% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Apache Kafka jobs are Full-time (86%) 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.