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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Backend Engineer salary by city
Median posted annual pay for Backend Engineers in 11 cities, from live listings that state a range. Each city shows its sample size.
| City | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th | Currency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF Bay Area | 339 | $195,250 | $225,000 | $253,500 | USD |
| New York | 195 | $185,000 | $207,500 | $237,500 | USD |
| Toronto | 54 | CA$135,000 | CA$151,000 | CA$192,998 | CAD |
| Boston | 35 | $172,383 | $185,000 | $231,250 | USD |
| Washington DC | 35 | $129,740 | $136,350 | $207,500 | USD |
| Los Angeles | 31 | $162,725 | $185,000 | $204,250 | USD |
| London | 30 | £90,000 | £111,250 | £122,250 | GBP |
| Seattle | 28 | $167,500 | $199,500 | $214,700 | USD |
| Berlin | 18 | €74,125 | €88,325 | €119,375 | EUR |
| Chicago | 10 | $181,248 | $208,000 | $211,500 | USD |
| Munich | 10 | €53,375 | €58,000 | €87,750 | EUR |
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Questions
Which city pays Backend Engineers the most?
Of the 11 cities with enough listings, the highest median posted pay is SF Bay Area (compared in USD where a conversion is available).
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Alder. "Backend Engineer salary by city". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/backend-engineer