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Distinguished Engineer salaries remote

Pay ranges employers published in 19 open job postings for Distinguished Engineer roles that are remote, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Distinguished Engineer postings remote

  1. Distinguished Engineer - Application SecurityCVS Health · Remote · $175K–$335K/yr · Posted Sep 30, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Distinguished Engineer - Spark Infrastructure ArchitectureCisco Systems, Inc. · Remote · $268K–$339K/yr · Posted Aug 20, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Distinguished Engineer (Remote-Eligible) - API/AI Gateway PlatformCapital One · Remote · $245K–$279K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Distinguished Engineer (Remote - Eligible)Capital One · Remote · $245K–$279K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Distinguished Engineer (Remote-Eligible) - API/AI Gateway PlatformCapital One · Remote · $245K–$279K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 2026ApplyView posting
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Distinguished Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$288K median · $262K–$297K typical · 71 postingsUnited States: middle half $262K–$297K, median $288K
  2. California$297K median · $241K–$297K typical · 9 postingsCalifornia: middle half $241K–$297K, median $297K
  3. San Francisco, CA$297K median · $241K–$297K typical · 5 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $241K–$297K, median $297K
  4. New York$288K median · $288K–$289K typical · 4 postingsNew York: middle half $288K–$289K, median $288K
  5. New York City, NY$288K median · $288K–$314K typical · 3 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $288K–$314K, median $288K
  6. Santa Clara, CA$404K median · $262K–$404K typical · 3 postingsSanta Clara, CA: middle half $262K–$404K, median $404K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Distinguished Engineer make in remote jobs?

The median posted base pay for Distinguished Engineer jobs in remote jobs is $262K a year, from 19 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Distinguished Engineer pay range in remote jobs?

The middle half of postings list $262K–$304K. The top 10% list $337K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $225K or less.

How does remote pay compare with all Distinguished Engineer jobs?

The median here is $262K, against $288K across all 88 postings for the role.

How many Distinguished Engineer jobs remote list pay?

19 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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