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.
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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.)
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- 5+ projects in freelancing mobile+website games in Construct 3 for clients - 1 year of daily tutoring in Construct 3 - 2 years of dev experience with Construct 2 - 1 year experience in tutoring game dev/design with Construct 2 - 3 years of school learning experience with Java - published one commercial Construct 2 game on Wii U - tutored Intro to Computer Science material using Python with Minecraft every week since Dec 2019
Hello my name is Giancarlo Rinaldini, I am an American Software Engineer and speak Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese. I have a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a minor in Chinese from Southern Methodist University. Nevertheless, I still have an insatiable thirst for knowledge and dedication to this field which has paved the way for a promising career in the realm of technology. I posses a sharp and analytical mind, capable of unraveling complex coding puzzles and identifying vulnerabilities in software systems. A deep understanding of computer science principles, algorithms, and programming languages equips me with the skills to tackle challenging cybersecurity issues with finesse and precision.I have experience in various programming languages, including Python, C++, Java, and JavaScript.
I started coding after I left the military and haven't looked back since. I am proficient in full-stack JS and am currently getting my master's degree in AI and Machine Learning.
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