Remote Software Engineer Salary – updated June 2026

The average salary for remote software engineer is $100,000 per year. This is based on data from 7727 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 7727 job openings.

How much does a Software Engineer make?

The salary range for software engineer is anywhere between $60,000 to $170,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

EXPERIENCE MINIMUM SALARY AVERAGE SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
Entry Level Software Engineer (0-1 years) $60,000 $70,000 $80,000
Mid Level Software Engineer (2-4 years) $80,000 $95,000 $110,000
Senior Level Software Engineer (5-9 years) $110,000 $125,000 $140,000
Lead Level Software Engineer (10+ years) $140,000 $155,000 $170,000
* Data is based on 7727 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Software Engineer?

The salary range for entry-level software engineer is between $60,000 and $80,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Software Engineer?

The salary range for senior-level software engineer is between $110,000 and $140,000 per year.

Can Software Engineer be fully remote?

Yes, Software Engineer positions can be fully remote. Companies such as Empower, UnitedHealth Group, Loop are hiring remotely for Software Engineer. Check out the latest remote Software Engineer job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Software Engineer?

Yes, there are 7727 remote job openings:

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Software Engineer

Empower · Full Time · 3 hours ago
Empower
🌎 United States 💵 $87400 - $123K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
The Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain software applications, with a specific focus on administering MOVEit Transfer and Automation solutions. Responsibilities include managing users, executing software upgrades, monitoring system health, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on architectural decisions.
UnitedHealth Group is hiring for remote Software Engineer

Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group · Full Time · 7 hours ago
UnitedHealth Group
🌎 United States 💵 $72800 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
The role involves the design, development, testing, and maintenance of high-quality software applications and services. Responsibilities include automating common tasks, leveraging AI tools to streamline workflows, and collaborating on product roadmaps.
Loop is hiring for remote Software Engineer

Software Engineer

Loop · Full Time · 8 hours ago
Loop
🌎 United States 💵 $125K - $165K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Design, build, and maintain web applications, APIs, and backend services using an AI-first engineering approach. Act as the judgment layer to validate AI-generated code and ensure stable production outcomes.
UnitedHealth Group is hiring for remote Software Engineer

Software Engineer

UnitedHealth Group · Full Time · 8 hours ago
UnitedHealth Group
🌎 United States 💵 $72800 - $130K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable serverless applications and microservices on AWS. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for the Intelligent Medical Network.

Software Engineer

Cengage Group · Full Time · 9 hours ago
Cengage Group
🌎 United States 💵 $77100 - $123K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Design and develop end-to-end features across Java/Spring backend services and React frontend applications for learning platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement an AI-first roadmap and maintain high-quality, accessible software solutions.

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Empower · Full Time · 9 hours ago
Empower
🌎 United Kingdom, United States 💵 $87400 - $123K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development
Develop and support significant software features using ReactJS and Java within a full project lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine requirements and resolve complex technical bottlenecks.

Software Engineer

Henry Schein · Full Time · 11 hours ago
Henry Schein
🌎 United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack web applications and API infrastructure for dental professionals. Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to solve real-world business challenges through intuitive software solutions.

Software Engineer

Nike · Full Time · 16 hours ago
Nike
🌎 United States ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Design, configure, and support enterprise legacy systems and PLM platforms for the retail, apparel, and footwear industries. Focus on PowerBuilder modernization and the implementation of FlexPLM and Centric PLM to optimize product development processes.

Software Engineer

Akamai · Full Time · 16 hours ago
Akamai
Develop and maintain high-availability software solutions and APIs to support Akamai's core CDN platform. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver scalable, high-quality applications following industry best practices.

Software Engineer

Microsoft · Full Time · 22 hours ago
Microsoft
🌎 United Kingdom 💵 £65000 - £97600 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Software Development Software Engineer
Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to design and implement production-ready cloud solutions and high-impact software patterns. Utilize modern engineering practices like CI/CD and automated testing to deliver scalable features and contribute to open-source assets.
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