How much does a Backend Engineer make?
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$156K
/yrThe estimated total pay for a Backend Engineer is $155,551 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $120,968 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 $34,583 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $118K-$207K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Backend Engineer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Backend Engineer in United States. Employers include Google, Apple and Microsoft.
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Backend Engineer Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Backend Engineer in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Backend Engineer in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $183,812, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $164,109, Financial Services with a median total pay of $155,075, Healthcare with a median total pay of $135,419, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $127,021.
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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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Backend Engineer pay FAQ
The average salary for a Backend Engineer is $155,551 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 660 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Backend Engineer employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Backend Engineer in United States is $207,154 per year.
The lowest salary for a Backend Engineer in United States is $118,122 per year.
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