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The average salary for remote GitHub jobs is $141,818 per year, ranging from $98,598 to $187,435 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,335 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior GitHub engineer | 164 | $98,598 |
| Mid-level GitHub engineer | 536 | $116,154 |
| Senior GitHub engineer | 1,206 | $149,151 |
| Lead GitHub engineer | 168 | $145,622 |
| Staff GitHub engineer | 192 | $187,435 |
| Principal GitHub engineer | 69 | $179,526 |
The top skills employers look for in GitHub jobs are CI/CD, Web security, AWS, Python and Kubernetes. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand related skills. This is based on data from 1,393 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for GitHub jobs is Senior (53% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for GitHub jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (8%).
25% of GitHub jobs require a degree, while 75% do not.
Companies hire remote GitHub engineers in 120 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.