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Backend Software Engineer salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Backend Software Engineer at tech startups in United States is $198k a year (middle half $168k to $230k), based on 35 job postings from 18 companies that publish a pay range. 11% of these postings are remote.
$198kmedian, United States
$168k–$230kmiddle half (P25–P75)
35postings from 18 companies
11%remote postings
Ranks #131 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 5% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $199k. Average posted range: $173k to $247k.
Backend Software Engineer pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $198k | $168k to $230k | 35 | 18 | 11% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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