Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.
Top paying industries
The top paying industry for Backend Software Engineer in United States is Information Technology with a median total pay of $259,025.
Information Technology
Top paying companies in Information Technology for Backend Software Engineer are TikTok, ByteDance, and Atlassian.
Frequently asked questions about Software Engineer, Backend salaries
The average salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $192,938 per year or $93 per hour, with top earners making up to $305,960 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $153,020 (25th percentile) to $247,017 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 382 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Software Engineer, Backend employees.
The highest salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $247,017 per year, $20,585 per month or $119 per hour.
The lowest salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $153,020 per year, $12,752 per month or $74 per hour.
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