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Back end developer salary in Austin, TX, 2026

How much does a Back End Developer make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$152,102
6%
below national average
Average $152,102
Low $102,277
High $226,199

The average salary for a back end developer is $152,102 per year in Austin, TX. 104 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 18, 2026).

Back End Developer job openings in Austin, TX

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Sr Data Engineer - API / Micro...
McLane Company3.1out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
Full-time
6 days ago

Highest paying companies for Back End Developer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
IBM
 
$260,338per year
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Bumble
 
$243,333per year
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Apple
 
$236,900per year
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AMD
 
$218,000per year
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Kizen
 
$216,500per year
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Meltwater
 
$194,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Back End Developers near Austin, TX

  1. Watauga, TX
    $169,928 per year
  2. Carrollton, TX
    $168,120 per year
  3. Frisco, TX
    $162,073 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $152,102 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $151,574 per year

Where can a Back End Developer earn more?

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Senior Back End Developer

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