Salary Directory SF Bay Area Backend Engineers

Backend Engineer Salary in SF Bay Area

Backend Engineer Job Description

Backend engineers deal with either the data access layer of a piece of software, or the hardware and physical infrastructure. They often use skills like C++, .Net, Java and C#. Backend engineers work alongside frontend developers to make sure the experience on the client side is running smoothly. Code written by backend developers is what communicates the database information to the browser. Backend engineers have good knowledge of security compliance and formal training. They usually possess a degree in computer science and other related fields.

Working and Living in San Francisco

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$168,829
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $90,000 to a high of $210,000, with a median salary of $170,000.

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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. $183,962
  3. Seattle
  4. $168,170
  5. New York
  6. $165,806
  7. Phoenix
  8. $164,958
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,817
  11. Boston
  12. $161,563
  13. San Diego
  14. $156,727
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $155,972
  17. Denver
  18. $148,994
  19. Philadelphia
  20. $147,652
  21. Chicago
  22. $145,553
  23. Austin
  24. $144,678
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $140,430
  27. Atlanta
  28. $139,885
  29. Tampa
  30. $137,740
  31. Toronto
  32. C$136,165
  33. Houston
  34. $134,360
  35. Columbus
  36. $129,425
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $121,250
  39. London
  40. £88,404
  41. Dublin
  42. €85,742
  43. France
  44. €67,444
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $183,962
  3. Seattle
  4. $168,170
  5. New York
  6. $165,806
  7. Phoenix
  8. $164,958
  9. Los Angeles
  10. $163,817
  11. Boston
  12. $161,563
  13. San Diego
  14. $156,727
  15. Washington D.C.
  16. $155,972
  17. Denver
  18. $148,994
  19. Philadelphia
  20. $147,652
  21. Chicago
  22. $145,553
  23. Austin
  24. $144,678
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $140,430
  27. Atlanta
  28. $139,885
  29. Tampa
  30. $137,740
  31. Toronto
  32. C$136,165
  33. Houston
  34. $134,360
  35. Columbus
  36. $129,425
  37. Minneapolis/St Paul
  38. $121,250
  39. London
  40. £88,404
  41. Dublin
  42. €85,742
  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: