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Backend Software Engineer salaries in United States

Pay ranges employers published in 48 open job postings for Backend Software Engineer roles in United States, 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 United States

  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. Senior Backend Software EngineerCssmerge · Los Angeles, CA · $167K–$230K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
  5. Senior Backend Software EngineerCssmerge · Seattle, WA · $167K–$230K/yr · Posted Sep 29, 2026ApplyView posting
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Backend Software Engineer pay in other places

  1. New York$168K median · $168K–$188K typical · 11 postingsNew York: middle half $168K–$188K, 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. 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 United States?

The median posted base pay for Backend Software Engineer jobs in United States is $168K a year, from 48 job postings with pay at 23 companies.

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

The middle half of postings list $153K–$200K. The top 10% list $220K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $84K or less.

How does United States 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 United States list pay?

48 open postings at 23 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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