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Software Engineering remote salary

Based on 333 live advertised remote Software Engineering roles (USD per year).

Analysis by the Workbeam Data Team · Updated July 2026 · Full Software Engineering career guide →

25th pct
$190k
Median
$238k
75th pct
$283k

Pay by seniority

Staff$267k · 56 roles
Lead$266k · 12 roles
Principal$265k · 9 roles
Mid-level$238k · 196 roles
Senior$200k · 59 roles

Top-paying companies hiring now

1. Perplexity$313k median · 4 roles
2. Openai$309k median · 72 roles
3. Decagon$300k median · 5 roles
4. Coderabbit$275k median · 3 roles
5. Taktile$265k median · 3 roles
6. Ramp$260k median · 12 roles
7. Confluent$256k median · 3 roles
8. Harvey$253k median · 18 roles
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FAQ

What is the median remote Software Engineering salary?

The median advertised salary for remote Software Engineering roles is $238k per year, with a typical range of $190k–$283k, based on 333 live postings on Workbeam.

How does remote Software Engineering pay scale with seniority?

Staff: $267k median; Lead: $266k median; Principal: $265k median; Mid-level: $238k median; Senior: $200k median.

Which companies pay the most for remote Software Engineering roles?

Among companies hiring now, top advertised medians include Perplexity ($313k), Openai ($309k), Decagon ($300k).

Methodology: medians and percentiles are computed from 333 live, advertised remote Software Engineeringpostings on Workbeam (USD/year, ranges $10k–$1M), using the midpoint of each role's band and refreshed daily from company career pages. Actual offers vary by company, location, and level. Updated July 2026.