Backend Engineer vs Software Developer
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Backend Engineer earns US$23,889 more per year — 43% above a Software Developer
| Salary | Backend Engineer45 salaries | Software Developer112 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$79,915 | US$56,026 |
| Bottom 10% | US$24,000 | US$9,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$36,000 | US$18,228 |
| Median | US$60,000 | US$48,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$111,000 | US$65,000 |
| Top 10% | US$160,000 | US$108,000 |
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