Preface: this is purely anecdotal. I've worked at two companies where I was explicitly told that I was being given a lower offer because I was working remote i

Preface: this is purely anecdotal. I've worked at two companies where I was explicitly told that I was being given a lower offer because I was working remote instead of relocating. Both companies offered to pay me more if/when I decided to relocate. Both companies had lousy policies regarding remote employees that left me feeling like a second class citizen within the organization. Poor communication practices, poor or absent advancement opportunities. Both jobs ended around the 8 month mark. By comparison, two other companies that I've worked remotely made me excellent offers, had awesome policies, great communication, and provided merit raises. At those places I felt like I was on equal footing with all other staff. So, anecdotally, yes, there can be a gap, but any company that is likely to pay you less as a remote developer probably isn't going to be a good company to work remotely for.