Salary Directory Seattle Backend Engineers

Backend Engineer Salary in Seattle

Backend Engineer Job Description

Backend Engineers are highly skilled developers that are sought after by many companies. They have the responsibility of ensuring that data access through software or a physical infrastructure/hardware allows proper interface with a system.

Backend Engineers should have strong skills in languages such as.NET, Java, C# and C++. Coding is also necessary to ensure that the proper database information is sent to the browser and vice versa.

Living and Working in Seattle

Seattle, Washington is in the heart of King County, and is a seaport city with about 700,000 residents. It is the largest city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, as well as Washington state. Seattle has some of the fastest-growing rates when it comes to major US cities, making it a perfect place for both business and employment opportunities. It has robust commerce, industry and public transportation.

When it comes to culture and recreation, Seattle has a lot to offer. You can enjoy the numerous fine restaurants and dining experiences, take in a symphony or opera on stage, unwind and relax at the Seattle Central Library, enjoy some of the professional games with the city's teams (such as the Seattle Seahawks), and much more. The city also has a robust tourism industry as well as numerous historical places to check out. The Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Aquarium are favorites among many.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Seattle earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$154,269
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $90,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $160,000.

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Compare Backend Engineer salaries by region

Backend Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular:

  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $182,693
  3. Seattle
  4. $167,729
  5. New York
  6. $167,430
  7. Boston
  8. $163,909
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,831
  11. Washington D.C.
  12. $155,804
  13. Philadelphia
  14. $150,750
  15. Chicago
  16. $148,024
  17. Phoenix
  18. $144,467
  19. San Diego
  20. $143,333
  21. Denver
  22. $141,846
  23. Dallas/Ft Worth
  24. $140,416
  25. Tampa
  26. $139,914
  27. Austin
  28. $139,672
  29. Houston
  30. $137,467
  31. Atlanta
  32. $133,335
  33. Columbus
  34. $132,171
  35. Toronto
  36. C$132,161
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $126,800
  39. London
  40. £87,761
  41. Dublin
  42. €82,981
  43. France
  44. €67,444
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $182,693
  3. Seattle
  4. $167,729
  5. New York
  6. $167,430
  7. Boston
  8. $163,909
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,831
  11. Washington D.C.
  12. $155,804
  13. Philadelphia
  14. $150,750
  15. Chicago
  16. $148,024
  17. Phoenix
  18. $144,467
  19. San Diego
  20. $143,333
  21. Denver
  22. $141,846
  23. Dallas/Ft Worth
  24. $140,416
  25. Tampa
  26. $139,914
  27. Austin
  28. $139,672
  29. Houston
  30. $137,467
  31. Atlanta
  32. $133,335
  33. Columbus
  34. $132,171
  35. Toronto
  36. C$132,161
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $126,800
  39. London
  40. £87,761
  41. Dublin
  42. €82,981
  43. France
  44. €67,444
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Where Backend Engineers are highest in demand

    Backend Engineers are highest in demand in SF Bay Area, London, and New York. Browse and compare average salaries in locations where this role is also popular: