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Backend Software Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

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API Development (Back-End)

$183,000

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$135K

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$250K

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$319K

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The median Backend Software Engineer salary is $183,000. View Backend Software Engineer salaries across top companies broken down by base, stock, and bonus. Last updated: 8/16/2025

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United States

Company

Location | Date

Level Name

Tag

Years of Experience

Total / At Company

Total Compensation

Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus
ClassPass New York, NY | 5 minutes ago

E4

API Development (Back-End)

9 yrs

3 yrs

$181,000

170K | N/A | 11K
Athenahealth Boston, MA | 21 minutes ago

LMTS

API Development (Back-End)

9 yrs

3 yrs

$198,000

170K | N/A | 28K
Sherwin-Williams Cleveland, OH | 43 minutes ago

L1

API Development (Back-End)

1 yr

1 yr

$72,000

72K | N/A | N/A
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  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 $183,000.

  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 $183,000.

  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 $281,000.

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