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Posted pay · data as of 2026-11-06
Backend Engineer salary in Seattle
The median posted pay for a Backend Engineer in Seattle is $199,500 a year (USD); the middle half of listings sit between $167,500 and $214,700. 28 listings, last 365 days.
- Median posted pay
- $199,500
- 25th to 75th
- $167,500 to $214,700
- Listings with pay
- 28
By level
| Level | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 7 | $131,250 | $145,000 | $175,800 |
| Senior | 12 | $181,813 | $198,500 | $207,750 |
| Staff | 8 | $205,750 | $213,600 | $220,400 |
Method
- Each figure is the midpoint of a pay range that an employer posted on a live Backend Engineer listing in Seattle, annualised, over the last 365 days (28 listings).
- It is posted pay, not what people are paid. Many employers post a range, then hire anywhere inside it.
- Percentiles are shown only where at least 3 listings back them.
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Questions
What is the average Backend Engineer salary in Seattle?
The median posted pay is $199,500 a year, based on 28 live listings with a stated range in the last 365 days. The middle half is $167,500 to $214,700.
Is this what Backend Engineers actually earn?
No. It is the pay employers posted on open listings, which is a range they intend to hire within, not reported earnings.
How does Backend Engineer pay change with level in Seattle?
Unspecified: median $145,000 (7 listings); Senior: median $198,500 (12 listings); Staff: median $213,600 (8 listings).
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Alder. "Backend Engineer salary in Seattle". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/salaries/backend-engineer/seattle