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The average salary for remote Platform Engineer jobs is $171,066 per year, ranging from $118,846 to $224,163 depending on experience. This is based on data from 237 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Platform Engineer | 8 | $118,846 |
| Mid-level Platform Engineer | 55 | $154,865 |
| Senior Platform Engineer | 134 | $160,564 |
| Lead Platform Engineer | 10 | $178,928 |
| Staff Platform Engineer | 44 | $205,158 |
| Principal Platform Engineer | 9 | $224,163 |
The top skills employers look for in Platform Engineer jobs are AWS, Kubernetes, Web security, Terraform and CI/CD. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Platform Engineer skills. This is based on data from 146 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Platform Engineer jobs is Senior (53% of openings), and 3% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Platform Engineer jobs are Full-time (88%) and Contract (10%).
16% of Platform Engineer jobs require a degree, while 84% do not.
Companies hire remote Platform Engineer engineers in 47 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.