Salary Distribution
See how Backend Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$115,000$143,000$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 $143,000 and $200,000. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Backend Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
98 jobsMedian$178,500
Range$154,000 - $197,500
New York
48 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$170,000 - $225,000
San Francisco
38 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$185,000 - $220,500
US
21 jobsMedian$179,100
Range$165,000 - $200,000
Austin
13 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$135,000 - $187,250
Dallas
11 jobsMedian$120,450
Range$96,880 - $187,250
Palo Alto
8 jobsMedian$215,000
Range$200,000 - $215,000
Los Angeles
8 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$187,250 - $205,000
Seattle
7 jobsMedian$187,250
Range$185,000 - $195,000
San Mateo
7 jobsMedian$205,000
Range$160,000 - $250,000
San Jose
6 jobsMedian$236,400
Range$208,000 - $300,200
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