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Backend Engineering Compensation Report • USD Annual Base
Backend Engineering Salary Benchmarks
Real-time 25th, 50th (median), and 75th percentile compensation benchmarks for verified backend engineering jobs collected directly from employer ATS career portals.
25th Percentile
$8
Entry / Mid-level band
Median (50th Pct)
$108
Market midpoint
75th Percentile
$175,375
Senior / Staff band
Sample Size
184
Active disclosed listings
Backend Engineering Salaries by Tech Hub
Browse all Backend openings →| Location / Hub | 25th Percentile | Median Base | 75th Percentile | Disclosed Roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote (US/Global) | $8 | $101 | $160,000 | 54 |
| San Francisco, CA | $6 | $216 | $191,125 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $4 | $5 | $181,750 | 13 |
| Seattle, WA | $88,877 | $145,500 | $187,500 | 4 |
| Austin, TX | $58,502 | $117,001 | $175,501 | 2 |
| London, UK | $11 | $17 | $17 | 7 |
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