Back end developer salary in United States

The average salary for a Back End Developer is $162,061 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 3.7k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on August 17, 2026.

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Back End Developer salaries typically range between a low of $99,864 and a high of $262,996 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Back End Developer include San Francisco, CA at $197,614 per year, San Jose, CA at $196,351 per year, and Seattle, WA at $196,154 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Back End Developer include Roblox ($321,351 per year) and Vorto ($310,000 per year).