Remote Tech Job Salary Statistics For Q2 2023

Over the past few months, we posted close to 1000 fully remote jobs on our job board. So, we thought we’d take a look at some of the more important statistics and trends during the time.

Before we get into these numbers, please note that developer jobs are NOT included in this set. We’re only looking at non-developer tech jobs here.

We’ve got a roundup of developer job statistics that you can read here.

With that out of the way, let’s get started:

Remote tech job statistics for Q2 2023

To start off, these are the top 10 tech roles that companies looked for:

1. Principal Software Engineer

2. Staff Software Engineer

3. Senior Software Engineer

4. Senior Data Engineer

5. Staff Data Engineer

6. Senior Data Analyst

7. Software Engineer

8. Sr. DevOps Engineer

9. Data Engineer

10. Data Analyst

The below graph shows the average salaries that were offered for each of these roles on Simple Job Listings.

Now, most roles actually offer a “range” of salary rather than a fixed amount.

For example, for a Data analyst, the job description might mention that the pay is between $100,000 and $150,000.

Have you ever paid close attention to the sheer gap there is?

We did. And we found quite a few interesting things.

The below graph shows you how much “variance” there is, on average, for each role.

NOTE: The variance isn’t in the salary. It’s in the upper band and the lower band of the salary offered. In our previous example, the variance would be $50,000. That’s because the lower band is $100,000 and the upper band is $150,000.

The below graph shows you how much variance there is for the top ten designations that we looked at.

The chart shows the variance between the upper and the lower bands of pay

How to read a box plot graph:

1. Locate the box in the middle of the plot. It represents the interquartile range (IQR), showing where the central 50% of the data lies.

2. The median, or the middle value, is marked by a line within the box.

3. The lower and upper whiskers extend from the box, indicating the range of the data, excluding any outliers.

4. Outliers, if present, are depicted as individual points outside the whiskers.

5. Analyze the plot to understand the data's dispersion, skewness, and presence of outliers.

Now, given that we know variances can be really high, let’s look at the lows and the highs.

The two graphs below show you the range of upper band salaries (SALARY HIGH) and lower band salaries (SALARY LOW) for the roles.

The Salary High graph will show you the maximum pay that companies were willing to offer for the roles.

Upper band of pay for top tech roles

The Salary Low graph will show you the lowest that companies were willing to offer for the roles.

Lower band of pay for the top tech roles

Now, let's take a look at each of these roles in detail:

Data Analyst salary statistics:

Salary Distribution for Data Analyst Roles

Data Analysts have the lowest average salary at $101,250. The salary range for this role is also the smallest ($75,000 - $120,000), indicating a relatively uniform salary structure across different job postings.

However, this role is one of the most common in the dataset, reflecting a high demand for Data Analysts in the tech industry.

Data Engineer:

Data Engineers, who design, build, and manage the systems that allow data to be used for analysis, earn an average salary of $123,125.

Salary Distribution For Data Engineer Roles

The salary for this role varies more widely than for Data Analysts, with a range from $80,000 to $150,000. This $70,000 difference between the highest and lowest salary indicates more variability in the compensation offered for this role.

This could reflect the varying complexities of the data systems being developed, as well as differences in the specific technical skills required.

Principal Software Engineers

Principal Software Engineers command the highest average salary among these roles, at $214,833.

This reflects the seniority and expertise required for this position, which often involves leading the design and development of software systems.

Salary Distribution For Principal Software Engineer Roles

The salary range for Principal Software Engineers is also the widest, from $150,000 to $310,000, indicating a high variability in compensation.

This $160,000 difference between the lowest and highest salaries suggests that the pay for this role can vary significantly depending on factors such as the complexity of the projects, the specific technical skills required, and the company's size and location.

Senior Data Engineers

Senior Data Engineers, who generally lead teams of Data Engineers, earn an average salary of $156,069, which is about 27% more than what Data Engineers make on average.

Salary Distribution For Senior Data Engineer Roles

The salary range for this role is wider than that for Data Engineers, from $110,000 to $225,000, with the upper limit being about 50% more than the average salary.

This $115,000 gap indicates that the salaries for Senior Data Engineers can vary significantly based on factors such as the complexity of the data systems they oversee, the size of the teams they manage, and the scale of the data infrastructure at their respective companies.

Senior Data Scientists

Senior Data Scientists command an average salary of $154,333. These professionals typically have a deep understanding of statistical and machine-learning techniques and are capable of designing and implementing high-performing algorithms for predictive modeling.

Salary Distribution For Senior Data Scientist Roles

The salary range for Senior Data Scientists varies from $84,000 to $253,000, a difference of $169,000, which suggests a high degree of variability in compensation.

The upper limit of the salary range is approximately 64% higher than the average salary, indicating that highly skilled or experienced Senior Data Scientists can command significantly higher salaries.

Staff Data Engineers,

Staff Data Engineers are often considered the technical leaders within their data teams and earn an average salary of $154,167.

They are responsible for developing high-performance data processing systems and are often involved in architectural decisions.

Salary Distribution For Staff Data Engineer Roles

The salary range for Staff Data Engineers is from $110,000 to $210,000, with a difference of $100,000.

The upper limit is about 36% higher than the average salary, suggesting that those in the highest-paying Staff Data Engineer roles likely have exceptional skills or experience or work in high-cost locations.

Senior Data Analysts

Senior Data Analysts make an average salary of $149,263. This role often requires more experience and a broader skill set than a Data Analyst, including the ability to handle more complex data sets and perform more sophisticated analyses.

Salary Distribution Of Senior Data Analyst Roles

The salary range for Senior Data Analysts is from $100,000 to $206,500, a difference of $106,500. This suggests a substantial variability in compensation, potentially reflecting differences in the level of responsibility, the complexity of the data analysis required, or the specific industry in which they work.

Software Engineers

Software Engineers, a broad category that can include a variety of roles, have an average salary of $136,863.

The salary range for Software Engineers is quite wide, from $65,000 to $250,000, a difference of $185,000. This is likely due to the wide range of skills, experience levels, and specializations that can fall under the umbrella of "Software Engineer".

The upper limit is about 82% higher than the average salary, reflecting the premium that can be commanded by those with highly sought-after specializations or experience.

Staff Software Engineers

Staff Software Engineers earn an average salary of $193,430. This role typically involves a high degree of technical expertise and often includes elements of leadership and mentorship within a software development team.

Salary Distribution Of Staff Software Engineer Roles

The salary range for Staff Software Engineers is from $105,000 to $311,200, a whopping difference of $206,200.

This wide range indicates that compensation can vary dramatically, possibly reflecting differences in technical skills, leadership abilities, or the specific software development field in which they specialize.

Conclusion

These are the main trends and statistics for tech jobs in Q2 of 2023. One of the things that you'll notice is that the salaries seem significantly higher for each role we've reported. The reason is two-fold.

1. We are a curated job board. So, we seek out very high-quality jobs, and jobs like that usually pay quite well.

2. There aren't a lot of remote jobs for freshers. It's a clear trend that we've noticed. Most companies, when they want a remote employee, want to know that they have at least two years of professional experience. This is maybe because they feel that training employees remotely is difficult but that's just an educated guess, at best. Once you're dealing with professionals who have a bit of experience, salaries in the tech space start going pretty high.

That's why the salaries on our job board are high. If you're also looking for a remote job, check out our job board. You already know the pay but there's more. Most jobs that we list simply aren't listed anywhere else.

Visit Simple Job Listings and find amazing remote tech jobs. Good luck!