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Backend Software Engineer salaries in New York City, NY

Pay ranges employers published in 64 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in New York City, NY, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Backend Software Engineer postings in New York City, NY

  1. Backend Software EngineerRaydar · New York City, NY · $150K–$215K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Backend Software EngineerRaydar · New York City, NY · $200K–$230K/yr · Posted Nov 11, 2026Apply
  3. Backend Software Engineer - Application DevelopmentPalantir · New York City, NY · $135K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
  4. Backend Software EngineerRaydar · New York City, NY · $170K–$220K/yr · Posted Nov 7, 2026Apply
  5. Staff Backend Software Engineer - ActivationsLiveRamp · New York City, NY · $157K–$235K/yr · Posted Nov 5, 2026
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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. California$211K median, $185K–$239K typical, 135 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$239K, median $211K
  3. New York$203K median, $168K–$219K typical, 66 postingsNew York: 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 New York City, NY?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in New York City, NY is $203K a year, from 64 job postings with pay at 36 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $168K–$219K. The top 10% list $231K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $168K or less.

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

The median here is $203K, against $192K across all 463 postings for the role.

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

64 open postings at 36 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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