Python Backend Developer Salaries
How much does a Python Backend Developer make?
Total pay range
$100K - $182K/yr
$134K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$83K - $149K/yrBase pay
$18K - $33K/yrAdditional pay
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Popular companies for Python Backend Developers
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Recent salaries shared by Python Backend Developer
13 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Python Backend Developer
4-6 years
$130K/yr
$130K • $0
Boston, MA
submitted on Jun 1, 2025
$130K/yr
$130K • $0
Python Backend Developer
15+ years
$156K/yr
$156K • $0
New York, NY
submitted on Jan 4, 2024
$156K/yr
$156K • $0
Python Backend Developer
4-6 years
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Palo Alto, CA
submitted on Nov 14, 2023
$118K/yr
$118K • $0
Python Backend Developer
1-3 years
$32K/yr
$32K • $0
Middletown, DE
submitted on Sep 1, 2023
$32K/yr
$32K • $0
Python Backend Developer
1-3 years
$29K - $34K/yr
Dallas-Fort Worth
submitted on Apr 11, 2023
$29K - $34K/yr
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Python Backend Developer
1-3 years
$46K - $54K/yr
Oceanside, CA
submitted on Feb 6, 2023
$46K - $54K/yr
Python Backend Developer
4-6 years
$58K - $68K/yr
Israel, TX
submitted on Dec 25, 2022
$58K - $68K/yr
Python Backend Developer
7-9 years
$156K - $181K/yr
Overland Park, KS
submitted on Dec 22, 2022
$156K - $181K/yr
Python Backend Developer
1-3 years
$97K - $113K/yr
Raleigh, NC
submitted on Dec 3, 2022
$97K - $113K/yr
Python Backend Developer
1-3 years
$48K - $57K/yr
New York, NY
submitted on Sep 7, 2022
$48K - $57K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Python Backend Developer salaries
How much does a Python Backend Developer in United States make?
The average salary for a Python Backend Developer is $133,746 per year or $64 per hour in United States, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $239,193 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in United States is between $100,309 (25th percentile) and $182,232 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 18 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Python Backend Developer employees in United States as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Python Backend Developer in United States?
The highest salary for a Python Backend Developer in United States is $182,232 per year, $15,186 per month or $88 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Python Backend Developer in United States?
The lowest salary for a Python Backend Developer in United States is $100,309 per year, $8,359 per month or $48 per hour.