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Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Software Engineer

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API Development (Back-End)

$180,000

Median Total Comp

$134K

25th%

$248K

75th%

$316K

90th%

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The median Backend Software Engineer salary is $180,000. View Backend Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 7/18/2025

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United States

Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
Epic Verona, WI | 8 hours ago

Software Developer

API Development (Back-End)

1 yr

0 yrs

$121,000

115K | 6K | N/A
Arista Networks Santa Clara, CA | 8 hours ago

3H

API Development (Back-End)

9 yrs

9 yrs

$300,000

150K | 125K | 25K
IBM Washington, DC | 12 hours ago

Senior Engineer

Distributed Systems (Back-End)

13 yrs

11 yrs

$266,000

200K | 36K | 30K
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FAQ

  1. What is the salary of a Backend Software Engineer with a API Development (Back-End) specialization?

    The average total compensation of a Backend Software Engineer in United States is $180,000.

  2. What is the minimum salary of a Backend Software Engineer with a API Development (Back-End) specialization in United States?

    While there is no minimum salary for a Backend Software Engineer in United States, the average total compensation is $180,000.

  3. Where is a Backend Software Engineer paid the most?

    A Backend Software Engineer is paid the most in United States with an average total compensation of $280,000.

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