Software Engineer Backend salary

The median Software Engineer Backend salary in the US is $150k to $200k per year, based on 15 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

Updated 2026-07-27. Figures come from live job postings and refresh daily.

These figures come from current postings, not survey self-reports, so they track what employers are actually offering right now.

Lower (25th pct)
$125k
Typical (median)
$150k–$200k
Upper (75th pct)
$215k
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Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer Backend salary?

The median Software Engineer Backend salary in the US is $150k to $200k per year, based on 15 live job postings on Linora that list a pay range.

What is the salary range for a Software Engineer Backend?

Most Software Engineer Backend roles in the US fall between $125k (25th percentile) and $215k (75th percentile), measured from current openings.

How is this Software Engineer Backend salary calculated?

It is calculated from 15 active Software Engineer Backend job postings in the US that publish a salary range, not from survey self-reports. The figures refresh as new roles are posted.

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