Updated Sep 15, 2022

How much does a Senior Backend Developer make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$136,032 / yrTotal Pay
$112,470 / yrBase Pay
$23,562 / yrAdditional Pay

$136,032

 / yr
$88K$213K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Senior Backend Developer is $136,032 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $112,470 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 $23,562 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 does $136,032 look to you?

Your input helps Glassdoor refine our pay estimates over time.

What are total pay estimates for a Senior Backend Developer at different companies?

or
Sort:
Company
Jobs
Total Pay Range
Atlassian
4.7
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 9 salaries from all locations

$243,051

 / yr
Zume
2.7
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 5 salaries from all locations

$193,249

 / yr

$135,192

 / yr
TikTok
3.6
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 4 salaries from all locations

$249,440

 / yr

$152,774

 / yr
RockMeltSenior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$184,384

 / yr

$163,736

 / yr

Is this salary info helpful?

Let’s pay it forward! The Glassdoor community relies on people like you to share accurate salary info to promote fair compensation everywhere

Share Salary Anonymously
Slack
4.4
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$257,583

 / yr
Spokeo
4.1
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$271,489

 / yr
Match Group
4.3
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$214,802

 / yr
Grab Technology
3.2
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$191,010

 / yr
Sumo Logic
3.9
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 2 salaries from all locations

$282,571

 / yr

$186,283

 / yr
Metromile
3.7
Senior Software Engineer - BackendSee 2 salaries from all locations

$185,940

 / yr

$314,249

 / yr
RedSeal
3.2
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 1 salaries from all locations

$250,047

 / yr
Sunday
4.6
Senior Backend Software EngineerSee 1 salaries from all locations

$190,339

 / yr
Roku
4.3
Senior Software Engineer - BackendSee 1 salaries from all locations

$278,080

 / yr

$151,906

 / yr

$77

 / hr
Download as data table
Viewing 1 - 20 of 140

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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.

Recent Salaries Shared

For senior backend developer

Salary Share
Anonymously share your pay to help the community

Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Senior Backend Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$44,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
Yesterday
Senior Backend Developer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$85,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Backend Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$136,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Senior Backend Engineer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$165,000

/yr

Submitted 2 days ago

10-14 years
2 days ago
Senior Java Backend Developer

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$85

/hr

Submitted 3 days ago

10-14 years
3 days ago
Senior Backend Engineer

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$98,500

/yr

$96K | $3K

Submitted 4 days ago

7-9 years
4 days ago
Senior Backend Engineer

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$70,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

4-6 years
5 days ago

Senior Backend Developer pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Senior Backend Developer is $112,470 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Senior Backend Developer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 60 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Senior Backend Developer employees.

The highest salary for a Senior Backend Developer in United States is $170,358 per year.

The lowest salary for a Senior Backend Developer in United States is $74,252 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Senior Backend Developer or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Senior Backend Developer.