Backend / API Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 20 certified filings
$169,149Avg. Salary
$123,656Minimum
$226,158Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Backend / API Engineer is $169,149 — 39% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 20 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Backend / API Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Backend / API Engineer is $169,149 based on 20 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $123,656 to $226,158.
$169,149
Average
$123,656
Minimum
$226,158
Maximum
20
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Backend / API Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe, Inc. | $169,148 | 20 |
Section 2
Backend / API Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $170,605 | 5 |
| New York, NY | $162,808 | 6 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Software Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.