Remote Software Engineer Salaries in the United States

How much do remote developers in the United States expect to make? $96,999 per year on average (based on self-reported data).

This estimated average salary is based on the expected salaries of Arc Developers in that location. Remote software engineer salaries in the United States are amongst the highest for North America.
Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$96,999USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$159,444USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

Use the dropdown to compare software engineer salaries in the United States with another location.

Compare with:
Mexico
United States remote developer salaryUnited States
Front-end Developer
$95,163
$63,930
Back-end Developer
$98,938
$65,125
Data Scientist
$104,326
$69,926
App Developer
$96,620
$61,374
DevOps Engineer
$107,771
$66,236

About software engineer salary in the United States

Work with great developers — who just happen to be outside your zip code.We built this tool to help you understand how much remote developers expect to be paid annually across different countries around the world. Software engineer salary in the United States are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in the United States, and may not be representative of local salaries.Learn More

The salary data is based on the expected salary of over 300,000 remote developers in Arc's network. Developers provide us with their expected salary after passing our comprehensive vetting process (click here to learn more about Arc’s vetting process).

In addition to software development experience, our research indicates two other major factors that affect salary expectations:

・Local rent and cost of living.
・English ability (in countries where English is not the primary language, developers with a good command of English can often charge a premium compared to local rates).

In addition to providing a base salary, organizations may offer remote developers a more comprehensive package when hired long-term. This package may include benefits such as health insurance, equipment stipends, cash bonuses for high performance, company equity, etc. (For more information on benefits frequently offered to remote developers, click here.)

Hire remote developers in the United States with Arc

Ben G. - developer in United States
Senior iOS Developer
5.00 / 5.0

I've been in mobile since Apple's premier handheld was the Newton. I've worked on top grossing iOS apps, and consulted with companies large and small, from Fortune 500 to startups. I'm a big believer in SwiftUI, and all new projects I start are using it. I used (and loved) UIKit for a decade, but the writing's on the wall on this one.

David S. - developer in United States
React/TypeScript engineer with 10+ years experience (david@objective.enterprises)
4.99 / 5.0
RestonUnited States

Reach out anytime at david@objective.enterprises I am a React and TypeScript engineer with over 10 years experience. My specialties are absolute beginners, small businesses, and aspiring engineers. I have guided hundreds of students into their first development job. I provide full support to development job-seekers, from mock interviews to career coaching. I can help you fix bugs quickly and fully understand each part of the solution. I offer tutoring services including, bootcamp support, long-term mentoring, and a complete educational experience. I have directed teaching programs and led classroom instruction in fullstack development, professional strategies, and game development. I also started without a formal background in computer science. I know you can cross that gap in an engaging, accessible, and fun way. Everyone that wants to make great software should be able to. I can help you learn to make apps with the features you want and explain exactly how they work. If you want to become a professional software engineer or entrepreneur and are eager to gain the necessary knowledge, I would be honored to help you improve your understanding, code, or career. I can help you assemble and manage a team of developers or coach you through an individual project. I offer pair-programming, consulting, and architectural planning alongside direct management and training. I can help key contributors or entire teams deliver features and understand how their solutions work. I can guide decision makers through complicated technical challenges to confidently determine the best course of action.

Usman I. - developer in United States
I solve problems and transform ideas everyday. (Codementor of the Year 2018 https://twitter.com/CodementorIO/status/1078731313010692096)
4.99 / 5.0
CarlsbadUnited States

I am a seasoned professional with 8+ years of software development and project management experience in various sectors. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for ensuring the delivery of high-quality code, as well as for training and mentoring team members and efficiently resolving complex issues, I have a verifiable history of contributing directly to company success throughout my career. As such, I have consistently exceeded project and performance goals, and I am adept at achieving maximum operational output with minimal resource expenditure. Professional focal points include full-stack development, programming, coding, quality assurance, requirements gathering, issue resolution, UI/UX design, training & development, and team leadership. Delivering superior administration in the latter areas of expertise requires the utilization of practical communication skills, critical thinking skills, as well as business acumen, strategic planning, project management, and resource management to support efficiency and maximum returns.

Salary reports by technologies

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