Staff Backend Engineer salary benchmark

Sets backend architecture across services.

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Staff Backend Engineer at the staff-level band posts a p50 of $228k across 70 qualifying postings. Band width (p25–p90) at the staff-level band spans $198k – $280k.

Levelp25p50p75p90n
staff$198k$228k$263k$280k70

Companies hiring Staff Backend Engineer

Top 5 by active postings over the trailing 26 weeks.

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Common stacks for Staff Backend Engineer

Stacks mentioned most often in Staff Backend Engineer postings. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

Staff Backend Engineer by city

Top hiring markets for Staff Backend Engineer. Each links to a narrowed benchmark page.

Frequently asked questions

What does a Staff Backend Engineer typically earn?
Median compensation for Staff Backend Engineer is in the table above, broken down by experience level. Numbers reflect the trailing 26 weeks of disclosed-salary postings only.
How wide is the compensation band for Staff Backend Engineer?
Band width varies by level. At the staff-level band, p25 sits at $198k and p90 at $280k — a ratio you can use to gauge how much variance to expect when interviewing for Staff Backend Engineer positions.
Where can I see live Staff Backend Engineer job postings?
The "Companies hiring Staff Backend Engineer" list below shows the companies with the most active postings for this role. You can also browse the underlying job posts at /jobs filtered to this role.

Methodology

Percentiles computed via PERCENTILE_CONT(p) WITHIN GROUP (ORDER BY salary_mid) on disclosed salary ranges only — full methodology.

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