Senior Backend Engineer vs Software Engineer
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Senior Backend Engineer earns US$10,398 more per year — 12% above a Software Engineer
| Salary | Senior Backend Engineer22 salaries | Software Engineer541 salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Average | US$95,908 | US$85,510 |
| Bottom 10% | US$42,000 | US$24,000 |
| 25th percentile | US$45,000 | US$42,000 |
| Median | US$90,000 | US$72,000 |
| 75th percentile | US$130,000 | US$120,000 |
| Top 10% | US$165,000 | US$159,996 |
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