Senior Backend Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 64 certified filings
$188,915Avg. Salary
$120,000Minimum
$283,780Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Engineer is $188,915 — 55% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 64 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Backend Engineer is $188,915 based on 64 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $120,000 to $283,780.
$188,915
Average
$120,000
Minimum
$283,780
Maximum
64
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Backend Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SPOTIFY USA, INC. | $240,163 | 7 |
| Coupang Global LLC | $168,098 | 6 |
| Zoom Communications, Inc. | $157,351 | 4 |
| Atlassian US, Inc. | $196,666 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Backend Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $200,869 | 12 |
| San Francisco, CA | $197,479 | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | $163,429 | 5 |
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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.