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The average salary for remote Platform Engineer jobs is $169,745 per year, ranging from $119,012 to $210,919 depending on experience. This is based on data from 233 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Platform Engineer | 8 | $119,012 |
| Mid-level Platform Engineer | 55 | $156,224 |
| Senior Platform Engineer | 131 | $160,274 |
| Lead Platform Engineer | 12 | $171,022 |
| Staff Platform Engineer | 41 | $202,232 |
| Principal Platform Engineer | 8 | $210,919 |
The top skills employers look for in Platform Engineer jobs are AWS, Web security, Kubernetes, CI/CD and Terraform. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Platform Engineer skills. This is based on data from 162 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Platform Engineer jobs is Senior (51% of openings), and 4% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Platform Engineer jobs are Full-time (90%) and Contract (9%).
18% of Platform Engineer jobs require a degree, while 82% do not.
Companies hire remote Platform Engineer engineers in 48 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.