Backend Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 2,160 open backend jobs tracked as of June 2026, 17% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=51), the median band is $150,000–$200,000, with the middle 50% spanning $126,250–$222,250.
These figures are employer-reported, taken directly from live job postings on Greenhouse / Lever / Ashby — never inferred or estimated. "Disclosed" means the posting stated a salary range. Sample size (n) is shown for every figure; we don't publish a number below n=20. Updated as the live feed refreshes. As of June 2026.
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| senior | $160,000–$202,500 | 20 |
Common questions
How much do open backend jobs pay?
Of 2,160 open backend jobs, 17% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $150,000–$200,000 (USD/yr, n=51), as of June 2026. Employer-reported, never inferred.
Salary is disclosed on a minority of postings, so these reflect the transparent slice of the market — not every role. How we measure · Browse all Backend Jobs →