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Snapshot — data as of May 2026. See the live page for current data.

Backend Engineer hiring — May 2026

As of May 31, 2026

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.

p25

$189k

p50

$196k

p75

$203k

p90

$206k

23 postings across the month · 23 open at month-end. · +130.0% MoM

Top companies hiring Backend Engineer in May 2026

Ranked by Backend Engineer postings during this specific month.

  • 1password2 postings
  • Kaseya1 postings
  • earnin1 postings
  • ether.fi1 postings
  • langchain1 postings

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.
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