Senior Backend Engineer Salary in New York, NY

12 certified H-1B filings

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 in New York is $200,869 — 65% above the national median of $121,514.

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$200,869
Average
$120,521
Min Est.
$361,564
Max Est.
12
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Backend Engineer in New York

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
SPOTIFY USA, INC. $243,905 4
Eversify Inc. dba Azura $215,000 2
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Senior Backend Engineer in Other Cities

San Francisco, CA
$197,479
8 filings
San Jose, CA
$163,429
5 filings

Other Roles in New York

Software Engineer ($179,935) Associate ($189,070) Vice President ($198,019) Analyst ($118,631) Senior Software Engineer ($177,618) Software Developer ($126,929) Director ($192,711) Senior Associate ($160,011)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.