How many remote javascript developer jobs are on remoty.work?

remoty.work currently lists 64 remote javascript developer jobs from 38 companies. 29 score A or B on our A–F intelligence scale, and 0 are flagged as possible ghost jobs.

Remote JavaScript Developer Jobs: Role, Salary & Demand

A JavaScript developer builds web applications, APIs, and tooling using JavaScript and TypeScript — the language pair that powers the web. JavaScript is the most widely used programming language on Earth and is in persistent demand for frontend, full-stack, and Node.js backend roles. TypeScript has become the professional standard at serious companies, and strong JS developers are expected to be proficient in it.

64 Live Listings

29 A/B Grade

38 Companies

$100k–$180k Typical Base (US)

What a Remote JavaScript Developer Does

Build web application UIs using React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte
Develop Node.js APIs, serverless functions, and backend services
Write end-to-end and unit tests (Jest, Vitest, Playwright, Cypress)
Integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs; manage application state
Optimise for Core Web Vitals, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility

Skills Employers Look For

JavaScript (ES2024+) and TypeScript proficiencyReact (or Vue/Svelte for frontend)Node.js and Express/Fastify for backendTesting (Jest, Vitest, Playwright)Build tooling (Vite, webpack, esbuild)CSS and design systems (Tailwind, Radix, shadcn)

Remote JavaScript Developer Salary

Senior remote javascript developer roles typically pay $100k–$180k base per year in the US market. Senior remote US-market base for JavaScript/TypeScript developers. Full-stack roles and those requiring React + Node at funded startups trend toward the top. Frontend-only roles at mid-market companies tend toward the lower half.

Ranges are widely-reported US-market figures for senior levels, shown as market context. Live listing counts above are computed from remoty.work's own database.

Remote Demand for JavaScript Developers

JavaScript demand is the most consistent in software engineering — virtually every company that ships a web product needs JS/TS developers. TypeScript has become the default at professional-grade teams, and demand for developers who know both React and Node.js (full-stack JS) is consistently strong. Remote JavaScript roles are the most abundant category on most job boards.

Right now remoty.work tracks 64 live remote javascript developer listings from 38 companies. Every one is scored A–F by our intelligence engine and screened for ghost jobs .

Top-Scored Live JavaScript Developer Jobs

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Frontend Developer

Quinncia Inc🌍 Worldwide·Worldwide·$20k–$35k • No equity

CSS docker frontend graphql+15

3w ago

Office Assistant

Coalition Technologies🌍 Worldwide·Worldwide·$31,2k–$52k

CSS excel frontend git+15

3w ago

Product Engineer

Counterpart🌍 Worldwide·Anywhere in the World·$110k–$110k/yr

aws python react

2w ago

Senior React Full-stack Developer

Lemon.io🌍 Worldwide·Anywhere in the World

AWS GoLang Node.js React+7

1w ago

Technical Account Manager

LiveKit🌍 Worldwide·Anywhere in the World

python javascript typescript

1d ago

Customer Solution Architect Team Lead (AMER)

Supabase🏠 Remote-First·Anywhere in the World

postgres node.js react

6d ago

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JavaScript developer a good remote career?

JavaScript is the most abundant remote tech role — almost every company with a web product needs JS developers, and remote-first companies have been early adopters of JavaScript-heavy stacks (React, Next.js, Node). The breadth of the ecosystem (frontend, backend, mobile via React Native, CLI tooling) means strong JS developers have many paths to follow.

Should I learn JavaScript or TypeScript for remote jobs?

TypeScript. JavaScript knowledge is the foundation, but TypeScript is the professional standard at serious remote-first companies — it is the default in most React, Next.js, and Node.js codebases at funded startups and scale-ups. Knowing TypeScript well (generics, utility types, strict mode, declaration files) is a significant signal in job applications.

How much do remote JavaScript developers make?

Senior remote JavaScript/TypeScript developers in the US market typically earn $100k to $180k in base salary. Full-stack React + Node developers at funded startups trend toward the top of the range. Frontend-specialised roles at established companies tend toward the middle to lower half. Adding a second language (Python for AI, Rust for performance tooling) or deep React architecture expertise significantly increases earning potential.