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Mastercard Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Mastercard ranges from $115K per year for L9 to $220K per year for L5. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $125K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Mastercard's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/27/2026

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Level Name
Total
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L9
Software Engineer I(Entry Level)
$115K
$103K
$4.2K
$7.9K
L8
Software Engineer II
$124K
$111K
$1.4K
$11.6K
L7
Senior Software Engineer
$146K
$130K
$1.8K
$13.9K
L6
Lead Software Engineer
$202K
$171K
$3K
$28.5K
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Vesting Schedule

33%

YR 1

33%

YR 2

34%

YR 3

Stock Type
RSU

At Mastercard, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

  • 33% vests in the 1st-YR (33.00% annually)

  • 33% vests in the 2nd-YR (33.00% annually)

  • 34% vests in the 3rd-YR (34.00% annually)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Mastercard, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Backend Software Engineer at Mastercard in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $220,167. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Mastercard for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $123,500.
When negotiating your Backend Software Engineer offer at Mastercard, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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