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Founding Backend Engineer salaries in California
Pay ranges employers published in 4 open job postings for Founding Backend Engineer roles in California, updated Oct 4, 2026.
- Median base pay$192,500a year
- Typical range$192,500–$200,000Middle half of postings
- Top 10%$200,000and above
- Postings4with a pay range
Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in USD. How these figures are made
Newest Founding Backend Engineer postings in California
- Founding Backend Engineer (Onsite)Recruiting School · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$250K/yr · Posted May 1, 2026ApplyView posting
- Founding Backend Engineer (Onsite)Recruiting School · San Francisco, CA · $150K–$250K/yr · Posted May 1, 2026ApplyView posting
- Founding Backend EngineerStraia · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$225K/yr · Posted Mar 16, 2026ApplyView posting
- Founding Backend EngineerStraia · San Francisco, CA · $160K–$225K/yr · Posted Mar 16, 2026ApplyView posting
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Questions and answers
How much does a Founding Backend Engineer make in California?
The median posted base pay for Founding Backend Engineer jobs in California is $193K a year, from 4 job postings with pay at 2 companies.
What is the typical Founding Backend Engineer pay range in California?
The middle half of postings list $193K–$200K. The top 10% list $200K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $193K or less.
How does California pay compare with all Founding Backend Engineer jobs?
The median here is $193K, against $193K across all 6 postings for the role.
How many Founding Backend Engineer jobs in California list pay?
4 open postings at 2 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.