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The average salary for remote GitHub jobs is $143,941 per year, ranging from $100,316 to $196,949 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,131 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior GitHub engineer | 125 | $100,316 |
| Mid-level GitHub engineer | 551 | $120,284 |
| Senior GitHub engineer | 1,078 | $150,772 |
| Lead GitHub engineer | 157 | $150,083 |
| Staff GitHub engineer | 159 | $187,511 |
| Principal GitHub engineer | 61 | $196,949 |
The top skills employers look for in GitHub jobs are CI/CD, AWS, Web security, Python and Kubernetes. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand related skills. This is based on data from 1,351 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for GitHub jobs is Senior (53% of openings), and 8% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for GitHub jobs are Full-time (86%) and Contract (10%).
25% of GitHub jobs require a degree, while 75% do not.
Companies hire remote GitHub engineers in 119 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.