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The average salary for remote Software Engineer jobs is $166,187 per year, ranging from $110,662 to $204,839 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,660 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Software Engineer | 163 | $110,662 |
| Mid-level Software Engineer | 635 | $135,444 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1,527 | $172,790 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 110 | $140,577 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 443 | $194,754 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 134 | $204,839 |
The top skills employers look for in Software Engineer jobs are AWS, Python, Web security, CI/CD and React.js. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Software Engineer skills. This is based on data from 1,788 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Software Engineer jobs is Senior (52% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Software Engineer jobs are Full-time (89%) and Contract (7%).
27% of Software Engineer jobs require a degree, while 73% do not.
Companies hire remote Software Engineer engineers in 112 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.