Remote Backend Engineer Salary – updated November 2025

The average salary for remote backend engineer is $125,000 per year. This is based on data from 1426 job openings.

Where do you get the data from?

Data is based on 1426 job openings.

How much does a Backend Engineer make?

The salary range for backend engineer is anywhere between $75,000 to $250,000 per year.

Can you provide a breakdown of salary data by years of experience?

Below is a breakdown of salary data by years of experience:

EXPERIENCE MINIMUM SALARY AVERAGE SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
Entry Level Backend Engineer (0-1 years) $75,000 $87,500 $100,000
Mid Level Backend Engineer (2-4 years) $100,000 $120,000 $140,000
Senior Level Backend Engineer (5-9 years) $140,000 $162,500 $185,000
Lead Level Backend Engineer (10+ years) $185,000 $217,500 $250,000
* Data is based on 1426 job openings.

What is the salary range for remote Entry-Level Backend Engineer?

The salary range for entry-level backend engineer is between $75,000 and $100,000 per year.

What is the salary range for remote Senior-Level Backend Engineer?

The salary range for senior-level backend engineer is between $140,000 and $185,000 per year.

Can Backend Engineer be fully remote?

Yes, Backend Engineer positions can be fully remote. Companies such as Databricks, Feed Media Group (FMG), Silver.dev are hiring remotely for Backend Engineer. Check out the latest remote Backend Engineer job openings below.

Are there any remote job openings for Backend Engineer?

Yes, there are 1426 remote job openings:

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