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The average salary for remote Software Engineer jobs is $167,279 per year, ranging from $110,812 to $206,733 depending on experience. This is based on data from 2,550 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Software Engineer | 148 | $110,812 |
| Mid-level Software Engineer | 605 | $135,195 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1,462 | $174,262 |
| Lead Software Engineer | 104 | $142,122 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 426 | $195,181 |
| Principal Software Engineer | 132 | $206,733 |
The top skills employers look for in Software Engineer jobs are AWS, Python, Web security, CI/CD and JavaScript. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand Software Engineer skills. This is based on data from 1,680 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 (90%) and Contract (6%).
28% of Software Engineer jobs require a degree, while 72% do not.
Companies hire remote Software Engineer engineers in 109 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.