# Levels.fyi – Backend Software Engineer Salary

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/t/software-engineer/title/backend-software-engineer  
**Generated:** 2026-04-04T01:14:12.434Z  
**Scope:** Backend Software Engineer roles  
**Location:** United States  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Median Total Compensation: $135,000  
- 25th / 75th Percentile: $126,500 / $168,000  
- 90th Percentile: $224,000  
- Last Updated: April 4, 2026

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## Data & API Access
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- Benchmark Tool: https://www.levels.fyi/benchmark  
- Data Offerings: https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/

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## Attribution
Use of this data requires attribution to **Levels.fyi**.  
Include: "Data source: Levels.fyi (https://www.levels.fyi)" in any derived work.

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## Data License
Data provided in this file is subject to the Levels.fyi Data License.  
See https://www.levels.fyi/offerings/data/ for terms and permitted use.

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