Salary Distribution
See how Backend Engineer salaries are distributed from entry-level (P10) to top earners (P90).
P10P25MedianP75P90
$115,000$150,000$182,500$202,500$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 $150,000 and $202,500. Top performers in high-cost areas can earn $230,500 or more.
Backend Engineer Salary by Location
Remote
198 jobsMedian$180,000
Range$151,000 - $200,000
New York
107 jobsMedian$190,000
Range$177,500 - $230,000
San Francisco
92 jobsMedian$203,500
Range$185,000 - $225,000
US
36 jobsMedian$179,100
Range$159,500 - $200,000
Austin
21 jobsMedian$175,000
Range$135,000 - $187,250
San Jose
21 jobsMedian$192,000
Range$187,500 - $208,000
San Mateo
17 jobsMedian$215,000
Range$198,000 - $225,000
Dallas
14 jobsMedian$130,000
Range$111,150 - $187,250
Seattle
14 jobsMedian$185,000
Range$180,000 - $195,000
Mountain View
14 jobsMedian$200,000
Range$182,500 - $242,500
Chicago
13 jobsMedian$173,000
Range$147,925 - $185,000
Los Angeles
13 jobsMedian$187,250
Range$172,500 - $205,000
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