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Backend Software Engineer salaries in San Francisco, CA

Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in San Francisco, CA, 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 San Francisco, CA

  1. Staff Backend Software EngineerSemgrep · Remote · $230K–$288K/yr · Posted Sep 28, 2026ApplyView posting
  2. Senior Backend Software EngineerSemgrep · Remote · $163K–$247K/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, Observability & Evals Platform (LangSmith)LangChain · San Francisco, CA · $175K–$225K/yr · Posted Aug 18, 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. California$200K median · $185K–$211K typical · 10 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$211K, median $200K
  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 San Francisco, CA?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in San Francisco, CA is $205K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $200K–$205K. The top 10% list $259K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $200K or less.

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

The median here is $205K, against $168K across all 61 postings for the role.

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

4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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