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The estimated total pay for a Backend Developer is $113,215 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $99,455 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 $13,760 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. The typical Backend Developer salary is $99,455. Salaries can range from $39,038 - $339,312. When factoring in additional pay and benefits, Backend Developer in United States can expect their total pay value to be on average $113,215.
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The national average salary for a Backend Developer is $80,258 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Backend Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 206 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Backend Developer employees.
The highest salary for a Backend Developer in United States is $133,952 per year.
The lowest salary for a Backend Developer in United States is $48,087 per year.
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