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Backend Software Engineer salaries in New York

Pay ranges employers published in 11 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in New York, updated Oct 1, 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 New York

  1. Sr. Backend Software Engineer (Video Engineering)Philo · Remote · $195K–$250K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Backend Software Engineer - InfrastructurePalantir · New York City, NY · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  3. Backend Software Engineer - DefensePalantir · New York City, NY · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  4. Backend Software Engineer - InfrastructurePalantir · New York City, NY · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Backend Software EngineerFin · New York City, NY · $125K–$250K/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 City, NY$168K median · $168K–$188K typical · 11 postingsNew York City, NY: middle half $168K–$188K, median $168K
  3. California$200K median · $185K–$211K typical · 10 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$211K, median $200K
  4. San Francisco, CA$205K median · $200K–$205K typical · 4 postingsSan Francisco, CA: middle half $200K–$205K, median $205K
  5. Canada3 postings · too few to show pay
  6. United Kingdom£77.8K median · £77.8K–£99.3K typical · 3 postings
  7. Massachusetts$188K median · $153K–$210K typical · 3 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $153K–$210K, median $188K
  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 New York?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in New York is $168K a year, from 11 job postings with pay at 5 companies.

What is the typical Backend Software Engineer pay range in New York?

The middle half of postings list $168K–$188K. The top 10% list $223K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $168K or less.

How does New York pay compare with all Backend Software Engineer jobs?

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

How many Backend Software Engineer jobs in New York list pay?

11 open postings at 5 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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