In May 2026, 23 Backend Engineer positions were posted, with 23 still open at month-end. Postings +130.0% vs. April 2026. Median compensation (p50) for the month: $196k. That's +17.2% on p50 vs. the prior month. Band width (p25–p90) spans $189k–$206k.
23 postings across the month · 23 open at month-end. · +130.0% MoM
Frequently asked questions
- How did Backend Engineer hiring change in May 2026?
- Postings rose 130.0% versus the prior month (23 vs. 10).
- What did a Backend Engineer earn in May 2026?
- The p50 (median) for Backend Engineer positions posted in May 2026 was $196k. See p25/p50/p75/p90 in the table above.
- Which company hired the most Backend Engineer engineers in May 2026?
- 1password led with 2 Backend Engineer postings during the month. Full top-5 listed below.
- Is this May 2026 Backend Engineer snapshot still valid?
- Yes — snapshots freeze at month-end. The numbers reflect Backend Engineer postings during May 2026 and won't change. For current data, see the live role page.