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Average Yearly Salary
The average yearly salary for a Backend Developer is $137K per year, with a minimum base salary of $116K and a maximum of $158K
A Remote Backend Developer makes an average of $137K per year, with a minimum base salary of $116K and a maximum of $158K
Top Paying Companies in Backend Developer
| 1 | OpenAI | $225,000 to $445,000 per year |
| 2 | Coinbase | $100,000 to $374,000 per year |
| 3 | Weekday | $50,000 to $300,000 per year |
- Backend Developer in North America in average makes $149K - $200K per year
- Backend Developer in Africa in average makes $100K - $200K per year
Backend Developer Salary by Region
| Region | Avg Yearly Salary | Min Yearly Salary | Max Yearly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | $174,434 | $33,000 | $445,000 |
| Africa | $150,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
Backend Developer Salary by Country
| Country | Avg Yearly Salary | Min Yearly Salary | Max Yearly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $200,000 | $150,000 | $250,000 |
| Canada | $171,400 | $63,000 | $293,000 |
| Cyprus | $150,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
| United States | $174,246 | $33,000 | $445,000 |
| Lithuania | $145,000 | $120,000 | $170,000 |
| Vietnam | $120,000 | $80,000 | $160,000 |
| Turkey | $139,500 | $83,000 | $184,000 |
| Portugal | $112,500 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
Backend Developer Salary by Location
| Location | Avg Yearly Salary | Min Yearly Salary | Max Yearly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $237,500 | $225,000 | $250,000 |
| San Francisco | $199,185 | $84,000 | $445,000 |
| California | $179,765 | $50,000 | $445,000 |
| Washington | $182,150 | $120,000 | $250,000 |
| Puerto Rico | $160,000 | $120,000 | $200,000 |
| Palo Alto | $175,000 | $150,000 | $200,000 |
| Vancouver | $160,000 | $120,000 | $200,000 |
| New York | $172,541 | $62,000 | $290,000 |
| Istanbul | $162,000 | $140,000 | $184,000 |
| Sydney | $145,000 | $100,000 | $180,000 |
| Miami | $139,000 | $108,000 | $170,000 |
| Florida | $139,000 | $108,000 | $170,000 |
| Los Angeles | $135,167 | $76,000 | $210,000 |
| Lisbon | $112,500 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
How Backend Developer salary has changed in 2023
| Month | Avg Salary |
|---|---|
| January 2024 | $100,600 |
| February 2024 | $117,583 |
| March 2024 | $157,167 |
| April 2024 | $116,000 |
| May 2024 | $99,333 |
| June 2024 | $92,583 |
| July 2024 | $103,000 |
| August 2024 | $94,714 |
| September 2024 | $80,833 |
| October 2024 | $100,875 |
| November 2024 | $125,583 |
| December 2024 | $95,000 |
| January 2025 | $116,100 |
| February 2025 | $104,077 |
| March 2025 | $110,000 |
| April 2025 | $114,909 |
| May 2025 | $115,200 |
| June 2025 | $131,545 |
| July 2025 | $131,231 |
| August 2025 | $151,250 |
| September 2025 | $125,308 |
| October 2025 | $93,000 |
| November 2025 | $159,000 |
Percentage of Backend Developer remote jobs compared to non remote in 2023
| Month | % of Remote Jobs |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 31 % |
| February 2025 | 6 % |
| March 2025 | 15 % |
| April 2025 | 37 % |
| May 2025 | 38 % |
| June 2025 | 50 % |
| July 2025 | 33 % |
| August 2025 | 38 % |
| September 2025 | 29 % |
| October 2025 | 41 % |
| November 2025 | 29 % |
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