Backend Software Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 89 certified filings
$166,682Avg. Salary
$85,384Minimum
$290,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Backend Software Engineer is $166,682 — 37% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 89 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Backend Software Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Backend Software Engineer is $166,682 based on 89 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $85,384 to $290,000.
$166,682
Average
$85,384
Minimum
$290,000
Maximum
89
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Backend Software Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| ByteDance Inc. | $166,033 | 34 |
| TikTok Inc. | $206,572 | 16 |
| Fancycom Inc. | $141,250 | 4 |
| Included Health Inc. | $182,000 | 3 |
| Nokia of America Corporation | $105,700 | 3 |
| Atlassian US, Inc. | $161,160 | 3 |
Section 2
Backend Software Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $192,657 | 8 |
| Bellevue, WA | $188,371 | 21 |
| San Jose, CA | $180,626 | 25 |
| Austin, TX | $110,302 | 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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.