Salary
Backend Salary
The median Backend salary is $222,500 per year in 2026, based on 144 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Backend roles pay between $197,813 and $242,813.
Updated 1 hour ago · based on 144 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $217,327 | $200,000 - $240,000 | 56 |
| Staff / Principal | $264,000 | $237,500 - $280,000 | 13 |
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About this data
- How much do Backend roles pay?
- The median Backend salary is $222,500 per year in 2026, based on 144 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of Backend roles pay between $197,813 and $242,813.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Backend listings, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency - pay is never averaged across currencies. Every figure carries the number of listings behind it.
- How current is the data?
- It reflects live listings and updates continuously as new roles are posted and old ones close.