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The average salary for remote GitHub jobs is $143,936 per year, ranging from $89,576 to $211,911 depending on experience. This is based on data from 1,723 job openings.
| Experience | Roles analysed | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior GitHub engineer | 67 | $89,576 |
| Mid-level GitHub engineer | 470 | $122,956 |
| Senior GitHub engineer | 883 | $149,944 |
| Lead GitHub engineer | 139 | $139,264 |
| Staff GitHub engineer | 116 | $192,072 |
| Principal GitHub engineer | 48 | $211,911 |
The top skills employers look for in GitHub jobs are CI/CD, AWS, Web security, Python and JavaScript. Below you'll find the full breakdown of the 10 most in-demand related skills. This is based on data from 1,094 job openings.
The most sought-after experience for GitHub jobs is Senior (51% of openings), and 7% are junior friendly.
The most common employment types for GitHub jobs are Full-time (87%) and Contract (9%).
25% of GitHub jobs require a degree, while 75% do not.
Companies hire remote GitHub engineers in 122 regions and countries — with United States leading in open roles.