Salary Distribution
See how Backend Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$115,000$147,925$182,500$200,000$230,500
What the numbers mean
- P10: Entry-level or lower-paying markets
- P25-P75: Typical salary range (middle 50%)
- Median: Half earn more, half earn less
- P90: Senior roles or high-paying markets
Your salary potential
Most Backend Engineers earn between $147,925 and $200,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Backend Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
150 jobsMedian$182,500
Range$154,000 - $200,000
New York
85 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$177,500 - $225,000
San Francisco
77 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$182,500 - $225,000
US
29 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$165,000 - $200,000
Austin
18 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$135,000 - $187,250
San Jose
18 jobsMedian$192,000
Range$187,500 - $222,400
San Mateo
13 jobsMedian$205,000
Range$198,000 - $225,000
Seattle
13 jobsMedian$187,250
Range$180,000 - $195,000
Dallas
13 jobsMedian$130,000
Range$111,150 - $187,250
Sunnyvale
11 jobsMedian$102,500
Range$80,000 - $200,000
Washington
11 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$128,393 - $198,500
Chicago
11 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$147,925 - $185,000
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