Backend Developer vs Software Developer Salary Comparison
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Backend Developer
US$70,223
average per year
Bottom 10%US$18,000
25th percentileUS$36,000
MedianUS$60,000
75th percentileUS$96,000
Top 10%US$120,000
Based on 267 salaries
Software Developer
US$68,835
average per year
Bottom 10%US$13,992
25th percentileUS$30,000
MedianUS$50,004
75th percentileUS$96,000
Top 10%US$129,996
Based on 514 salaries
On average, a Backend Developer earns US$1,388 more per year than a Software Developer, based on 267 Backend Developer and 514 Software Developer salary reports.
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