What Does a Node.js Developer Do?
A Node.js developer builds backends, APIs and real-time services in JavaScript or TypeScript, commonly with Express or NestJS. Sharing a language with the front end makes Node a natural fit for full-stack teams and fast-moving products.
Node roles are abundant and very frequently remote, especially at startups and product companies.
Key skills
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- Express / NestJS
- REST & GraphQL APIs
- Databases
- Testing & async patterns
Remote Node.js Developer salary
A remote Node.js Developer typically earns $85k – $160k per year (USD base salary). The range runs roughly from junior to senior — where you land depends on experience, region, and whether the employer pays by location or uses global pay.
For how remote pay is actually set, and how to negotiate it, read our remote salary guide and offer-negotiation guide.
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