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Backend Salary in New York City
The median Backend salary in New York City is $225,000 per year in 2026, based on 30 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,000 and $234,375.
Updated 1 hour ago · based on 30 disclosed USD listings.
Pay by seniority
| Level | Median | Range (25th-75th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $210,000 | $203,125 - $212,500 | 10 |
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- How much does a Backend earn in New York City?
- The median Backend salary in New York City is $225,000 per year in 2026, based on 30 live listings that disclose pay. The middle 50% of these roles pay between $210,000 and $234,375.
- How is this figure calculated?
- It is the median of disclosed salaries on currently active Backend listings based in New York City, annualized (hourly, weekly, and monthly pay is scaled to a yearly figure) and shown in a single currency. 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.