Backend Developer vs Software Engineer 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 Engineer
US$77,950
average per year
Bottom 10%US$18,000
25th percentileUS$36,000
MedianUS$60,000
75th percentileUS$105,996
Top 10%US$145,000
Based on 1495 salaries
On average, a Software Engineer earns US$7,727 more per year than a Backend Developer, based on 1495 Software Engineer and 267 Backend Developer salary reports.
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