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$79,755
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Back End Developer is $79,755 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $74,882 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $4,873 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Back End Developer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Back End Developer in United States. Employers include Twitter, eBay and Aerotek.
Top Paying Companies
For Back End Developer in United States
| 1 | $178,165 | ||
| 2 | eBay | $173,323 | |
| 3 | Aerotek | $144,479 | |
| 4 | IBM | $134,997 | |
| 5 | CyberCoders | $126,960 | |
| 6 | InMoment | $121,352 | |
| 7 | Lowe's Home Improvement | $92,725 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Back End Developer in United States
The top 3 paying industries for a Back End Developer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $154,160, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $135,720 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $92,725.
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What is the pay outlook for Engineering?
Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
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Back End Developer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Back End Developer is $74,882 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Back End Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 368 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Back End Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Back End Developer in United States is $119,292 per year.
The lowest salary for a Back End Developer in United States is $47,005 per year.
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