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The average salary for remote REST jobs is $145,557 per year, ranging from $94,325 to $299,167 depending on experience. This is based on data from 3,397 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior REST engineer | 259 | $94,325 |
| Mid-level REST engineer | 814 | $109,094 |
| Senior REST engineer | 1,686 | $147,666 |
| Lead REST engineer | 215 | $194,160 |
| Staff REST engineer | 324 | $187,959 |
| Principal REST engineer | 99 | $299,167 |
The top skills employers look for in REST jobs are Web security, CI/CD, AWS, Python and JavaScript. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand related skills. This is based on data from 2,411 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for REST jobs is Senior (50% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for REST jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (9%).
32% of REST jobs require a degree, while 68% do not.
Companies hire remote REST engineers in 121 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.