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Senior back end developer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Senior Back End Developer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$150,983
Average $150,983
Low $99,045
High $230,158

The average salary for a senior back end developer is $150,983 per year in the United States. 92 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Senior Back End Developer job openings in United States

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Senior Associate, Back-End Eng...
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
Pittsburgh, PA
7 months ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Back End Developer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Coupang
 
$187,403per year
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BNY
 
$170,503per year
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Mozilla Corporation
 
$168,500per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$165,000per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$165,000per year
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eVisit
 
$162,500per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Back End Developers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $189,302 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $173,990 per year
  3. Los Angeles, CA
    $169,919 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $160,300 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $159,780 per year

Where can a Senior Back End Developer earn more?

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