Salary Distribution
See how Backend Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$114,500$145,000$180,500$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 $145,000 and $200,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Backend Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
129 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$154,000 - $197,500
New York
68 jobsMedian$187,500
Range$175,000 - $230,500
San Francisco
59 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$180,000 - $225,000
US
26 jobsMedian$179,100
Range$165,000 - $200,000
Austin
17 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$135,000 - $187,250
Seattle
12 jobsMedian$187,250
Range$167,500 - $195,000
Dallas
12 jobsMedian$120,450
Range$96,880 - $173,000
San Jose
10 jobsMedian$198,275
Range$187,500 - $271,800
San Mateo
9 jobsMedian$205,000
Range$205,000 - $232,400
Palo Alto
9 jobsMedian$215,000
Range$200,000 - $240,000
Los Angeles
9 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$187,250 - $205,000
Sunnyvale
8 jobsMedian$185,650
Range$94,000 - $200,000
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