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The average salary for remote Kafka jobs is $160,602 per year, ranging from $120,086 to $206,454 depending on experience. This is based on data from 1,046 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Kafka engineer | 37 | $120,086 |
| Mid-level Kafka engineer | 183 | $134,273 |
| Senior Kafka engineer | 567 | $155,761 |
| Lead Kafka engineer | 51 | $156,568 |
| Staff Kafka engineer | 154 | $206,454 |
| Principal Kafka engineer | 54 | $201,460 |
The top skills employers look for in Kafka jobs are Apache 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 724 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Kafka jobs is Senior (60% of openings), and 4% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Kafka jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (10%).
23% of Kafka jobs require a degree, while 77% do not.
Companies hire remote Kafka engineers in 115 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.