Backend Engineer Salary in Washington D.C.

Backend Engineer Job Description

Backend Engineers work with the data access layer of a piece of software, or in some cases, the hardware or physical infrastructure. The code written by backend engineers is what communicates the database information to the browser. Backend engineers may also be called ‰ÛÏbackend developers.‰Û These types of engineers use skills like Java, .NET, C#, C++, and other programming languages. Additionally, they have a good understanding of data structures and algorithms and can apply them to design pragmatic solutions. Backend engineers are responsible for building, testing, debugging and operating infrastructure.

Living and Working in Washington, D.C.

Many people believe that Washington, D.C. is primarily the place for government work. In fact, Washington, D.C. is a city that is a center of commerce, as well as politics. Only 1/6 of professionals work in government. IT companies include Booz Allen Hamilton, Verizon, CRSA and more. However, as the government is one of the largest customers of technology, many IT companies service the government. Therefore, Washington, D. C. is an attractive place for growth industries such as IT, computer firms and telecommunication companies.

Ranked by U.S. News as #4 in Best Places to Live, Washington, D.C. has a variety of neighborhoods, each with their own charms. An extensive public transit system provides links to the D.C. metro area, where residents can enjoy plenty of public parks, restaurants, entertainment venues and historical sites. Washington, D.C. is also a great spot for those who enjoy museums, as many of the museums in the city center offer free entry, such as the National Gallery of Art and the National Air and Space Museum.

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Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in Washington D.C. earn an average annual salary of
Based on real Hired interview data, Backend Engineers in SF Bay Area earn an average annual salary of
$144,757
The salaries of candidates in this role range from a low of $70,000 to a high of $200,000, with a median salary of $145,000.

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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: