Senior Backend Engineer (Python) in SF

Salary distribution for Senior Backend Engineer (Python) postings in SF.

Updated

Senior Backend Engineer (Python) postings in SF post a p50 of $196k across 7 disclosed-salary observations. That's 15% above the all-bands Senior Backend Engineer (Python) median — useful as a "SF premium" signal for offer negotiation. Band width (p25 – p90) spans $189k – $219k.

p25

$189k

p50

$196k

p75

$208k

p90

$219k

Sample size: 7 postings

Top companies hiring Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Reflects all Senior Backend Engineer (Python) postings — not narrowed to SF.

Common stacks for Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Pair this city with a stack to narrow the band further.

  • java58 postings · p50 $170k
  • gcp38 postings · p50 $170k
  • aws34 postings · p50 $187k
  • typescript30 postings · p50 $191k
  • kotlin27 postings · p50 $170k

Frequently asked questions

Do Senior Backend Engineer (Python) postings in SF pay more than average?
Postings in SF post a p50 of $196k. Compare to the all-bands Senior Backend Engineer (Python) p50 in the table above to see whether SF represents a premium.
What's the sample size behind this Senior Backend Engineer (Python) benchmark?
7 disclosed-salary Senior Backend Engineer (Python) postings in SF over the trailing 26 weeks. Postings without a disclosed salary range are excluded from the percentile computation.
How does this compare to the broader Senior Backend Engineer (Python) market?
The "All Senior Backend Engineer (Python) levels" link below opens the full role × level matrix so you can see the per-level p25/p50/p75/p90 for the whole population, not just this slice.

Methodology

See the salary percentiles methodology.

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