Remote Python Developer Salary in the United States

How much does a Remote Python Developer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Remote Python Developer in the United States is $101,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, a Remote Python Developer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $113,625
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $98,330 to $107,902
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $95,339
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Remote Python Developer Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $107,902 $8,992 $2,075 $52
Average $101,616 $8,468 $1,954 $49
25th Percentile $98,330 $8,194 $1,891 $47
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Key Factors That Influence Remote Python Developer Salaries

A Remote Python Developer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Remote Python Developer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Remote Python Developer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,840
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $101,068
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,366
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $104,455
  • Expert (over 8 years): $104,977
Levels Salary
Entry Level Remote Python Developer$100,840
Intermediate Level Remote Python Developer$101,068
Senior Level Remote Python Developer$102,366
Specialist Level Remote Python Developer$104,455
Expert Level Remote Python Developer$104,977
$100,840 0 yr
$101,068 < 2 yrs
$102,366 2-4 yrs
$104,455 5-8 yrs
$104,977 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Remote Python Developers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $128,168
  • San Francisco: $126,908
  • Oakland: $124,093

What Skills Can Increase a Remote Python Developer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Team Development (Mentioned in 1.78% Job Postings): Building and developing effective teams to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
  • Jenkins (Mentioned in 3.11% Job Postings): Jenkins is an open source automation server. It helps automate the parts of software development related to building, testing, and deploying, facilitating continuous integration and continuous delivery.
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Team Development 1.78%
Jenkins 3.11%
Computer Science 2.17%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Remote Python Developer's salary.
  • Products and Services: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Microservices: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Products and Services
$106,697
5%
Agility
$105,681
4%
Microservices
$105,681
4%
Insight
$104,664
3%
Dedication
$104,664
3%
Kubernetes
$103,648
2%
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Remote Python Developer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Remote Python Developer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Remote Python Developer

Salaries for a Remote Python Developer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $109,486 in 2023 to around $109,247 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Remote Python Developer salary trends, .

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