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Backend Software Engineer salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 135 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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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. Backend Software Engineer, Early CareerSDVI · Remote · $90K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  2. Backend Software Engineer - Mission Planning StrategyLoft Orbital Solutions · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$195K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Backend Software EngineerRaydar · San Francisco, CA · $180K–$250K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  4. Senior Backend Software Engineer (Python / FastAPI)CHAOS Industries · San Francisco, CA · $140K–$240K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026Apply
  5. Senior Backend Software EngineerTrue Talent Solutions Partners · San Francisco, CA · $200K–$400K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
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Backend Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. United States$192K median, $163K–$219K typical, 409 postingsUnited States: middle half $163K–$219K, median $192K
  2. New York$203K median, $168K–$219K typical, 66 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$219K, median $203K
  3. New York City, NY$203K median, $168K–$219K typical, 64 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $168K–$219K, median $203K
  4. San Francisco, CA$215K median, $197K–$250K typical, 61 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $197K–$250K, median $215K
  5. Massachusetts$188K median, $150K–$192K typical, 26 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $150K–$192K, median $188K
  6. Virginia$130K median, $122K–$168K typical, 21 postingsVirginia: middle half $122K–$168K, median $130K
  7. Maryland$186K median, $168K–$215K typical, 19 postingsMaryland: middle half $168K–$215K, median $186K
  8. Washington$199K median, $190K–$228K typical, 19 postingsWashington: middle half $190K–$228K, median $199K

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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 $211K a year, from 135 job postings with pay at 65 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $185K–$239K. The top 10% list $275K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $149K or less.

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

The median here is $211K, against $192K across all 463 postings for the role.

How many Backend Software Engineer jobs in California list pay?

135 open postings at 65 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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