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The average salary for remote Apache Kafka jobs is $158,438 per year, ranging from $128,536 to $198,776 depending on experience. This is based on data from 978 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Apache Kafka engineer | 19 | $128,536 |
| Mid-level Apache Kafka engineer | 201 | $137,529 |
| Senior Apache Kafka engineer | 510 | $152,807 |
| Lead Apache Kafka engineer | 55 | $169,898 |
| Staff Apache Kafka engineer | 150 | $198,776 |
| Principal Apache Kafka engineer | 43 | $180,807 |
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 732 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 (9%).
25% of Apache Kafka jobs require a degree, while 75% do not.
Companies hire remote Apache Kafka engineers in 115 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.