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The average salary for remote GitHub jobs is $143,707 per year, ranging from $99,924 to $196,531 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,224 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior GitHub engineer | 138 | $99,924 |
| Mid-level GitHub engineer | 552 | $118,545 |
| Senior GitHub engineer | 1,136 | $150,170 |
| Lead GitHub engineer | 160 | $150,550 |
| Staff GitHub engineer | 171 | $190,231 |
| Principal GitHub engineer | 67 | $196,531 |
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 1,410 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for GitHub jobs is Senior (52% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for GitHub jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (9%).
24% of GitHub jobs require a degree, while 76% do not.
Companies hire remote GitHub engineers in 120 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.