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Backend Software Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 409 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in United States, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Backend Software Engineer postings in United States

  1. Backend Software EngineerRaydar · New York City, NY · $150K–$215K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026Apply
  2. Backend Software Engineer, Early CareerSDVI · Remote · $90K–$145K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Backend Software Engineer - Mission Planning StrategyLoft Orbital Solutions · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$195K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Backend Software Engineer (Java)Bayside Solutions · Seattle, WA · $60.00–$70.00/hr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  5. Backend Software EngineerEmbedded Alliance · Gaithersburg, MD · $172K–$200K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
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Backend Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. California$211K median, $185K–$239K typical, 135 postingsCalifornia: middle half $185K–$239K, median $211K
  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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in United States is $192K a year, from 409 job postings with pay at 169 companies.

What is the typical Backend Software Engineer pay range in United States?

The middle half of postings list $163K–$219K. The top 10% list $249K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $125K or less.

How does United States pay compare with all Backend Software Engineer jobs?

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

How many Backend Software Engineer jobs in United States list pay?

409 open postings at 169 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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