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Senior back end developer salary in United States

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

Average base salary

$149,908
Average $149,908
Low $98,276
High $228,667

The average salary for a senior back end developer is $149,908 per year in the United States. 103 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 8, 2026).

Senior Back End Developer job openings in United States

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Sr Java Back End Developer
Pacific Life3.7out of 5 stars.
Newport Beach, CA
$124,830 - $152,570 a year
Full-time
3 weeks 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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Michael Page
 
$168,542per year
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Mozilla Corporation
 
$168,500per year
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BNY
 
$165,459per year
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Everforth CyberCoders
 
$165,000per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$165,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Senior Back End Developers near United States

  1. San Francisco, CA
    $195,236 per year
  2. Atlanta, GA
    $174,822 per year
  3. Seattle, WA
    $162,526 per year
  4. Los Angeles, CA
    $161,409 per year
  5. New York, NY
    $152,859 per year

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