Backend Jobs salaries — what open roles actually disclose
Of 2,251 open backend jobs tracked as of 2026-08-10, 18% disclose a salary range. Among USD/year roles that do (n=50), the median band is $147,500–$195,000, with the middle 50% spanning $125,000–$230,000.
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 2026-08-10.
By seniority (disclosed, USD/year)
| Seniority | Median band | n |
|---|---|---|
| senior | $167,500–$217,500 | 20 |
Common questions
How much do open backend jobs pay?
Of 2,251 open backend jobs, 18% disclose salary. The median disclosed band is $147,500–$195,000 (USD/yr, n=50), as of 2026-08-10. Employer-reported, never inferred.
Salary is disclosed on a minority of postings, so these reflect the transparent slice of the market — not every role. See which companies disclose pay · how we measure · browse all Backend Jobs →