Backend Engineer vs Software Developer
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Backend Engineer earns US$14,668 more per year — 21% above a Software Developer
| Salary | Backend Engineer127 salaries | Software Developer518 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$83,988 | US$69,320 |
| Bottom 10% | US$24,000 | US$13,992 |
| 25th percentile | US$42,000 | US$30,000 |
| Median | US$75,000 | US$50,004 |
| 75th percentile | US$111,000 | US$96,000 |
| Top 10% | US$150,000 | US$135,000 |
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