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Backend Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 103 open job postings for Backend Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Backend Engineer postings in San Francisco, CA

  1. Backend Engineer, San FranciscoFun · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$300K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  2. Senior Backend EngineerNetcareers.netcareers · San Francisco, CA · $220K–$290K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Staff Backend Engineer, Agent InfrastructureAirbyte · San Francisco, CA · $250K–$280K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
  4. Backend Engineer, Cases ProductEvenUp · San Francisco, CA · $130K–$190K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
  5. Staff Backend Engineer – AI Solutions ArchitectFutureGrid · Remote · $80K–$100K/yr · Posted Nov 6, 2026
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Backend Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$195K median, $165K–$225K typical, 671 postingsUnited States: middle half $165K–$225K, median $195K
  2. California$200K median, $185K–$230K typical, 209 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$230K, median $200K
  3. New York$200K median, $180K–$230K typical, 143 postingsNew York: middle half $180K–$230K, median $200K
  4. New York City, NY$200K median, $180K–$233K typical, 134 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $180K–$233K, median $200K
  5. United Kingdom£90K median, £75K–£105K typical, 67 postings
  6. CanadaCA$150K median, CA$120K–CA$170K typical, 63 postings
  7. England, United Kingdom£90K median, £75K–£105K typical, 58 postings
  8. London, United Kingdom£90K median, £77.5K–£110K typical, 51 postings

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Questions and answers

How much does a Backend Engineer make in San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Backend Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $213K a year, from 103 job postings with pay at 61 companies.

What is the typical Backend Engineer pay range in San Francisco, CA?

The middle half of postings list $190K–$240K. The top 10% list $265K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $180K or less.

How does San Francisco, CA pay compare with all Backend Engineer jobs?

The median here is $213K, against $190K across all 993 postings for the role.

How many Backend Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA list pay?

103 open postings at 61 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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