Software Engineering remote salary
Based on 309 live advertised remote Software Engineering roles (USD per year).
25th pct
$185k
Median
$225k
75th pct
$270k
Pay by seniority
Staff$264k · 53 roles
Lead$248k · 17 roles
Principal$223k · 6 roles
Mid-level$215k · 179 roles
Senior$208k · 53 roles
Top-paying companies hiring now
1. Openai$308k median · 60 roles
2. Decagon$300k median · 5 roles
3. Taktile$265k median · 3 roles
4. Harvey$253k median · 14 roles
5. Baseten$248k median · 17 roles
6. Snowflake$244k median · 24 roles
7. Replit$241k median · 24 roles
8. Character$240k median · 5 roles
FAQ
What is the median remote Software Engineering salary?
The median advertised salary for remote Software Engineering roles is $225k per year, with a typical range of $185k–$270k, based on 309 live postings on Workbeam.
How does remote Software Engineering pay scale with seniority?
Staff: $264k median; Lead: $248k median; Principal: $223k median; Mid-level: $215k median; Senior: $208k median.
Which companies pay the most for remote Software Engineering roles?
Among companies hiring now, top advertised medians include Openai ($308k), Decagon ($300k), Taktile ($265k).
Advertised midpoints from live USD/year postings; actual offers vary by company, location, and level.