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Backend Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 10 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in California, updated Sep 30, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made

Newest Backend Software Engineer postings in California

  1. Senior Backend Software EngineerCssmerge · Los Angeles, CA · $167K–$230K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Staff Backend Software EngineerSemgrep · Remote · $230K–$288K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Senior Backend Software EngineerSemgrep · Remote · $163K–$247K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Senior Backend Software Engineer, Cloud & InfrastructureTaaraconnect · Remote · $160K–$210K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Backend Software Engineer - DefensePalantir · Palo Alto, CA · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
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Backend Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$168K median · $153K–$200K typical · 48 postingsUnited States: middle half $153K–$200K, median $168K
  2. New York$168K median · $168K–$188K typical · 11 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$188K, median $168K
  3. New York City, NY$168K median · $168K–$188K typical · 11 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $168K–$188K, median $168K
  4. San Francisco, CA$205K median · $200K–$205K typical · 4 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $200K–$205K, median $205K
  5. Massachusetts$188K median · $153K–$210K typical · 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $153K–$210K, median $188K
  6. Canada3 postings · too few to show pay
  7. United Kingdom£77.8K median · £77.8K–£99.3K typical · 3 postings
  8. Sunnyvale, CA$211K median · $185K–$211K typical · 3 postingsSunnyvale, CA: middle half $185K–$211K, median $211K

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Questions and answers

How much does a Backend Software Engineer make in California?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in California is $200K a year, from 10 job postings with pay at 7 companies.

What is the typical Backend Software Engineer pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $185K–$211K. The top 10% list $211K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $168K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Backend Software Engineer jobs?

The median here is $200K, against $168K across all 61 postings for the role.

How many Backend Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

10 open postings at 7 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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