Remote Software Engineer Salary
Remote software engineer jobs pay a median $162k base, with most roles between $135k and $196k. Here's the full pay breakdown by experience level — across 54 employers that disclosed pay, refreshed hourly — plus 7,755 open roles hiring now.
Remote software engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote software engineer is $162k per year, with most roles between $135k and $196k — across 54 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 69% from mid level ($156k) to principal ($263k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do remote software engineers make?
The median base salary for a remote software engineer is about $162k per year, with most roles between $135k and $196k — across 54 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote software engineers?
Companies hiring remote software engineers right now include CVS Health, Highmark Health, CrowdStrike, Cotiviti: Healthcare Analytics Company, finanzen.net GmbH, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote software engineer job?
Across current remote software engineer postings, the most requested skills are Backend, Python, AI, AWS, API, Machine Learning. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote software engineer jobs require?
52% of open remote software engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a software engineer remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 7,755 open remote software engineer roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote software engineer jobs?
Every remote software engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.