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Backend Engineer Salary in New York

Backend Engineer Job Description

A backend engineer is responsible for developing ways to access and transfer large quantities of data from the database or secondary pieces of software and hardware to the main user interface. Backend engineers often use computer languages such as Java, .NET, C#, C++ and others to accomplish these tasks. Because databases are used in a wide variety of business applications, a backend engineer is a highly sought after position by many different companies. Those who are looking for employment in this position should have strong team and communication skills, be able to problem solve on their own, and be able to think outside the box in many situations.

Based on current data, the average annual salary of a backend engineer in New York is approximately hundred and thirty-two thousand dollars per year, making New York one of the top ten spots when it comes to annual salary across the country.

Living and Working in New York City

New York City is the largest city in the United States when it comes to population. It has often been described as the financial, cultural and media capital of the entire world. As such it has a huge impact on entertainment, research, commerce, politics, technology and even sports. The city is well known for its fast pace, and it is also the home of the United Nations headquarters.

When it comes to recreation and leisure, New York City has a lot to offer. There are parks to go to, tour sites to see, theaters to attend, sporting events to experience and much, much more.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in New York earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$152,236
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $65,000 to a high of $250,000, with a median salary of $155,000.

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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. $183,372
  3. Seattle
  4. $168,583
  5. New York
  6. $166,043
  7. Phoenix
  8. $164,958
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,875
  11. Boston
  12. $161,458
  13. San Diego
  14. $156,727
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $156,012
  17. Philadelphia
  18. $149,569
  19. Denver
  20. $147,678
  21. Chicago
  22. $145,611
  23. Austin
  24. $142,908
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $141,032
  27. Tampa
  28. $140,203
  29. Atlanta
  30. $139,640
  31. Toronto
  32. C$136,263
  33. Houston
  34. $135,159
  35. Columbus
  36. $131,985
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $121,250
  39. London
  40. £88,441
  41. Dublin
  42. €85,723
  43. France
  44. €67,444
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $183,372
  3. Seattle
  4. $168,583
  5. New York
  6. $166,043
  7. Phoenix
  8. $164,958
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,875
  11. Boston
  12. $161,458
  13. San Diego
  14. $156,727
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $156,012
  17. Philadelphia
  18. $149,569
  19. Denver
  20. $147,678
  21. Chicago
  22. $145,611
  23. Austin
  24. $142,908
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $141,032
  27. Tampa
  28. $140,203
  29. Atlanta
  30. $139,640
  31. Toronto
  32. C$136,263
  33. Houston
  34. $135,159
  35. Columbus
  36. $131,985
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $121,250
  39. London
  40. £88,441
  41. Dublin
  42. €85,723
  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: