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
$155,538
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $90,000 to a high of $220,000, 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. $183,803
  3. Seattle
  4. $167,878
  5. Phoenix
  6. $166,049
  7. Los Angeles
  8. $165,003
  9. New York
  10. $163,858
  11. Boston
  12. $158,781
  13. Washington D.C.
  14. $154,283
  15. San Diego
  16. $153,600
  17. Austin
  18. $152,151
  19. Denver
  20. $150,419
  21. Philadelphia
  22. $147,074
  23. Chicago
  24. $142,881
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $140,913
  27. Atlanta
  28. $136,561
  29. Toronto
  30. C$136,321
  31. Houston
  32. $135,271
  33. Tampa
  34. $132,754
  35. Minneapolis/St Paul
  36. $127,333
  37. Columbus
  38. $127,046
  39. Dublin
  40. €98,995
  41. London
  42. £88,345
  43. France
  44. €64,813
  1. SF Bay Area
  2. $183,803
  3. Seattle
  4. $167,878
  5. Phoenix
  6. $166,049
  7. Los Angeles
  8. $165,003
  9. New York
  10. $163,858
  11. Boston
  12. $158,781
  13. Washington D.C.
  14. $154,283
  15. San Diego
  16. $153,600
  17. Austin
  18. $152,151
  19. Denver
  20. $150,419
  21. Philadelphia
  22. $147,074
  23. Chicago
  24. $142,881
  25. Dallas/Ft Worth
  26. $140,913
  27. Atlanta
  28. $136,561
  29. Toronto
  30. C$136,321
  31. Houston
  32. $135,271
  33. Tampa
  34. $132,754
  35. Minneapolis/St Paul
  36. $127,333
  37. Columbus
  38. $127,046
  39. Dublin
  40. €98,995
  41. London
  42. £88,345
  43. France
  44. €64,813
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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: