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The average salary for remote Software Engineer jobs is $165,622 per year, ranging from $110,107 to $207,674 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,753 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Software Engineer | 197 | $110,107 |
| Mid-level Software Engineer | 648 | $133,899 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1,612 | $171,392 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 113 | $139,967 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 451 | $195,821 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 138 | $207,674 |
The top skills employers look for in Software Engineer jobs are AWS, Python, Web security, CI/CD and REST. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Software Engineer skills. This is based on data from 1,816 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for Software Engineer jobs is Senior (52% of openings), and 8% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for Software Engineer jobs are Full-time (89%) and Contract (7%).
28% of Software Engineer jobs require a degree, while 72% do not.
Companies hire remote Software Engineer engineers in 104 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.