MongoDB
Senior Customer Success Manager
C$107k - C$148k
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$100k+ Tech Jobs Without a Degree
440 verified six-figure jobs at companies that hire based on skills, not diplomas. Software engineering, DevOps, sales, and data roles paying $100k–$300k+.
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Best $100k+ roles for non-degree holders
Software Engineer
Portfolio + skills matter more than degrees
DevOps / SRE
Certifications (AWS, GCP) often replace degrees
Data Engineer
Strong SQL/Python skills open doors without a degree
Full-Stack Engineer
Open source contributions & side projects count
Sales (SDR/AE)
Track record beats formal education in sales
Product Manager
Product sense + domain expertise matters most
Customer Success
Communication skills + domain knowledge lead to $100k+
Account Executive
Performance-based; top AEs earn $150k–$300k+ without degrees
Live $100k+ jobs — 440 openings
Formstack
Principal Product Manager
C$200k - C$260k
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SpaceX
Sr. Data Engineer (Starlink Network Analytics, Wi-Fi)
$165k - $230k
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Stripe
Software Engineer
$157k - $235k
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Dataiku
Strategic Account Executive
$160k - $165k
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Scribd
Software Engineer (Backend), Content Foundations
$104k - $196k
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Senior Software Engineer (Python + Distributed systems)
$120k - $228k
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NortonLifeLock
Principal Product Manager
$140k - $160k
Verified salaryMI
Mechanize Inc.
Software Engineer
$350k+
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Mechanize Inc.
Senior Software Engineer
$400k+
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Robinhood
Software Engineer
C$162k - C$195k
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Senior Software Engineer
C$162k - C$230k
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Software Engineer (Starship)
C$145k - C$175k
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Data Engineer (Starlink Network Analytics, Wi-Fi)
$145k - $175k
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Recorded Future
Senior Software Engineer
$129k - $194k
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Recorded Future
Principal Software Engineer
$152k - $229k
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Anduril
Staff Software Engineer
$190k - $252k
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Staff Software Engineer
$220k - $330k
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Zeta Global
Staff Software Engineer
$160k - $180k
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6sense
Staff Product Manager
$167k - $241k
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Defense Unicorns
Data Engineer
$124k - $167k
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Zynga
Senior Product Manager
$161k+
Verified salarySpaceX
Sr. Software Engineer (Platform Team)
$160k - $225k
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Sr. Software Engineer (Platform Team)
C$170k - C$235k
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Software Engineer (Platform Team)
C$155k - C$185k
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Software Engineer (Platform Team)
$145k - $175k
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Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)
C$210k - C$295k
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Principal Software Engineer (Platform Team)
$200k - $285k
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Outschool
Staff Software Engineer
C$164k - C$205k
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Later
DevOps Engineer
C$120k - C$140k
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Toast
Senior Software Engineer
$159k - $254k
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Cresta
Enterprise Account Executive
$240k - $300k
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Account Executive
$250k - $300k
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Rockstar Games
Software Engineer (C#/.NET)
$101k - $134k
Verified salary4 paths to $100k+ without a degree
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Coding bootcamp
Full-stack, web dev, or data science bootcamps. 3–6 months. Average bootcamp grad salary: $70k–$120k first job.
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Cloud certifications
AWS, Google Cloud, Azure certifications are valued as much as (or more than) CS degrees for DevOps and cloud roles.
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Self-taught + portfolio
Open source contributions, side projects, and a strong GitHub profile can land $100k+ roles at top tech companies.
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Sales career path
SDR → AE → Enterprise AE. Top enterprise AEs earn $200k–$400k+ total comp. No degree required — quota attainment is king.
Frequently asked questions
Can you really earn $100k+ in tech without a college degree?
Yes. Software engineering, DevOps, sales, and customer success roles routinely pay $100k–$200k+ and many companies (including top tech firms) have removed degree requirements. Google, Apple, IBM, and thousands of startups hire purely based on skills, portfolio, and experience.
Which six-figure tech jobs are most accessible without a degree?
Software engineering (bootcamp graduates hired regularly), DevOps/SRE (AWS/GCP certifications respected), sales/AE roles (quota attainment is the only metric), and customer success roles. Data engineering and product management are increasingly accessible too.
How do I compete against degree holders for $100k+ roles?
Build a strong portfolio on GitHub, contribute to open source projects, earn cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Professional), and accumulate verifiable results (shipped projects, quota performance, uptime numbers). These outweigh a degree at most companies.
Do all companies on Six Figure Jobs hire without degrees?
Not all — some enterprise companies still list degrees as preferred. However, many postings treat degrees as a soft preference, not a hard requirement. Apply even if the listing says "BS preferred." Tech hiring is skills-first.