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

Bikash B. - developer in Nepal
Bikash B.

With 13 years of experience in DevOps and Systems Engineering, I have a proven track record of designing and building resilient, scalable infrastructure and systems across cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and other cloud providers. I have extensive experience supporting and operating products built with modern programming frameworks, including Java (Spring Boot and Lagom framework), PHP Laravel, and Python frameworks such as Django and Flask. My work spans across virtual machines, containerized environments using Docker, and large-scale orchestration with Kubernetes. I am highly experienced in Infrastructure as Code, using tools such as Terraform and Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and system consistency across environments. Security is a core part of my DevOps practices. I actively integrate security principles into CI/CD pipelines, including CVE vulnerability scanning, artifact and container image validation, and secure infrastructure design. I am also involved in initiatives aimed at achieving ISO 27001 compliance, ensuring infrastructure and operational processes align with strong security and governance standards. My focus is on automation, reliability, and security-driven infrastructure, enabling organizations to build and operate systems that are scalable, secure, and production-ready.

Bishal J. - developer in Nepal
Bishal J.

With over 4 years of full stack development experience, I have worked on various projects internationally, leading teams, developing secure applications, integrating CRM systems, and optimizing performance for high-volume transactions.

Sushil B. - developer in Nepal
Sushil B.

I am a full stack developer with expertise in PHP, Laravel, Yii2, and VueJS. I have experience in designing and developing web-based applications, creating Restful API endpoints, and working with databases. I have been involved in projects such as ShipVagoo, Legau, RefugeeKnowledgeBase, ST23, and OfferChha. I have also worked for companies like Perezza Prints LLC, Stepfront, Weekend Freedom, Transcultural Campaigning GMBH, JMACompany, Simrik Solutions (P) Ltd., and Tech4Nepal Pvt. Ltd. I hold an EMBA from Ace Institute of Management and a Bachelor's in Computer Science from Gandaki College of Engineering and Sciences.

Salary reports by technologies

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