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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NYC based developer with 16+ years of experience (independent freelancing, at Fortune 500s and at small startups). Languages include PHP, Javascript, Python, and Java. I have framework experience with Laravel, Symfony, CodeIgniter, and Vue. Always up for a challenge, whether it's new development or tracking down a bug. I enjoy overall architecture as much as getting into the finer details.
Jonathan is a co-founder and CTO of Cryptium ([https://cryptium.com](https://cryptium.com/)), and has over 20 years experience in full-stack software development & cyber security. Before starting Cryptium, Jonathan was at Intel for 7 years as a software developer, datacenter security solutions architect, technical lead, & product security expert. Along the way, Jonathan spent 14 years in the US Army Reserve, with tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Jonathan holds an MBA and MS in Computer Science from California State University in Sacramento, and a BS in Computer Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
A software engineer and mentor with knowledge and passion in Design and Development of Mobile and Web Applications, Algorithmic Design, Database Engineering, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Web and Mobile Application Security. A strong history of rescuing technical projects from chaos and leading them to successful completion. Basically, the engineer who comes in when your team cannot or fails to deliver, or when the technical problems become too complex. Experience working with startups.
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