Remote Api Jobs
Remote api jobs pay a median $161k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 8,371 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are API, Python, Backend.
Most in-demand api skills
CSG Systems
Senior Software Development Engineer
Verista
Lead Information Systems Engineer, CLM Technical Architect
Skydio
Senior Software Engineer, React Native
hud
Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure
Remote api salary
The median base salary for a remote api is $161k per year, with most roles between $129k and $188k — across 56 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 86% from entry ($118k) to manager ($219k) 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.
Who's hiring remote apis
Experience mix across 8,371 open remote api roles.
Top companies hiring remote apis
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote apis make?
The median base salary for a remote api is about $161k per year, with most roles between $129k and $188k — across 56 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote apis?
Companies hiring remote apis right now include Jobgether, CVS Health, RTX, CSG Systems, CreAI, 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 api job?
Across current remote api postings, the most requested skills are API, Python, Backend, AI, Machine Learning, AWS. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote api jobs require?
51% of open remote api roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a api remotely?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 8,371 open remote api roles, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of September 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote api jobs?
Every remote api 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.