Remote Software Engineer Salary in Nepal

How much do remote developers in Nepal expect to make? $40,700 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 Nepal are amongst the lowest for Asia. Below are some things to consider when hiring developers based in this location or building your next engineering hub.

$40,700USD
Avg. Developer Salary
$66,642USD
Avg. Senior Developer Salary

Salary breakdown by expertise

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

Compare with:
Singapore
Front-end Developer
$37,601
$68,588
Back-end Developer
$42,046
$72,064
Data Scientist
$40,773
$74,222
App Developer
$38,412
$70,122
DevOps Engineer
-
$79,600

English Proficiency in Nepal

#66
Ranking out of 100 countries/regions

About software engineer salary in Nepal

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 Nepal are calculated using self-reported data from remote developers based in Nepal, 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 Nepal with Arc

Basant . - developer in Nepal
Basant .
Senior Data & AI Engineer

Senior data & AI engineer with 9+ years building and operating scalable, low-latency data platforms processing 15TB+ and hundreds of millions of events daily across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Open-source-first — Kafka, Spark, Apache Iceberg, Trino, dbt, and Airflow on Kubernetes — across ingestion, transformation, and BI/reverse-ETL consumption, with the governance, observability, and reliability (SLOs, 99.9% uptime) production data products demand. Also delivers production AI/agentic systems (LangChain, CrewAI, Google-ADK, RAG) and administers the databases behind them — PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra/ScyllaDB, Redis, MySQL, ClickHouse (HA, backup/DR, tuning, security). Track record: 40% lower cost, 50% faster processing, 60% faster analytics deliver

anup M. - developer in Nepal
anup M.

I have seven years of experience in Unity game and app development, specializing in both 2D and 3D game creation as well as AR/VR/XR applications. I have delivered projects across multiple platforms, including Android, iOS, Windows, and WebGL. Over the years, I have honed my skills in documentation, game module development, and cross-platform optimization. Proficient with a wide range of development tools, I am a strong team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, allowing me to approach problems with analytical and logical thinking. My expertise includes working with Unity analytical tools such as Firebase and Unity Analytics, and integrating various Unity SDKs and third-party services, including Facebook, Google Play Services, AdMob, and Unity Ads. I am committed to writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code. With a solid background in creating games both independently and collaboratively, I strive to deliver high-quality, scalable, and engaging interactive experiences.

BIBEK G. - developer in Nepal
BIBEK G.
Software engineer

As a Senior Software Engineer, I bring 6+ years of experience in front-end and full-stack development, specializing in enterprise-scale applications. I excel in designing and implementing efficient, scalable, and high-performance solutions that drive business growth and user satisfaction. With deep expertise in C#/ASP.NET, Angular, Azure, and enterprise software development, I am passionate about adopting best practices, automation, and agile methodologies to improve efficiency. I am also experienced in Azure Functions, Service Bus, Logic Apps, and Kubernetes, leveraging cloud-native technologies for optimal system performance. I am passionate about solving complex problems with technology and continuously enhancing software performance, security, and user experience. I am always open to new challenges that allow me to grow and contribute meaningfully to innovative projects.

Salary reports by technologies

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