Lead Backend Developer Salaries
How much does a Lead Backend Developer make?
Total pay range
$119K - $206K/yr
$156K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$95K - $160K/yrBase pay
$24K - $45K/yrAdditional pay
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Top paying industries
The top paying industry for a Lead Backend Developer in United States is Financial Services with a median total pay of $159,080.
The top paying company in Financial Services for Lead Backend Developer is BNY.
Financial Services
$159,080
Financial Services
The top paying company in Financial Services for Lead Backend Developer is BNY.
Recent salaries shared by Lead Backend Developer
20 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 years
$84K - $98K/yr
Tampa, FL
submitted on Mar 16, 2025
$84K - $98K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 years
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Nov 21, 2024
$113K/yr
$113K • $0
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 years
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Oct 26, 2024
$107K/yr
$107K • $0
Lead Backend Developer
10-14 years
$129K - $150K/yr
Newark, NJ
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$129K - $150K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 years
$59K/yr
$59K • $0
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2024
$59K/yr
$59K • $0
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Lead Backend Developer
10-14 years
$126K - $147K/yr
Los Angeles, CA
submitted on Aug 24, 2023
$126K - $147K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
1-3 years
$127K/yr
$121K • $6K
New York, NY
submitted on Jun 26, 2023
$127K/yr
$121K • $6K
Lead Backend Developer
7-9 years
$65K - $75K/yr
Chicago, IL
submitted on Jun 1, 2023
$65K - $75K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
4-6 years
$90K - $105K/yr
Bloomington, IL
submitted on Feb 24, 2023
$90K - $105K/yr
Lead Backend Developer
1-3 years
$120K - $139K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 26, 2022
$120K - $139K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Lead Backend Developer salaries
How much does a Lead Backend Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Lead Backend Developer is $155,542 per year or $75 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $262,737 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $118,837 (25th percentile) and $205,762 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 26 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Backend Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United States is $205,762 per year, $17,147 per month or $99 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Lead Backend Developer in United States is $118,837 per year, $9,903 per month or $57 per hour.