Senior back end developer salary in United States

The average salary for a Senior Back End Developer is $159,865 per year in the United States. This figure is based on 91 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on September 5, 2026.

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Senior Back End Developer salaries typically range between a low of $101,728 and a high of $251,226 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Senior Back End Developer include San Francisco, CA at $201,225 per year, Atlanta, GA at $173,990 per year, and Seattle, WA at $173,981 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Senior Back End Developer include Coupang ($187,403 per year) and Everforth CyberCoders ($178,750 per year).