Software Engineer, Backend
H-1B Salary Data · 31 certified filings
$180,061Avg. Salary
$115,000Minimum
$260,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $180,061 — 48% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 31 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Backend?
The average H-1B salary for Software Engineer, Backend is $180,061 based on 31 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $115,000 to $260,000.
$180,061
Average
$115,000
Minimum
$260,000
Maximum
31
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Software Engineer, Backend
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tinder LLC | $155,266 | 4 |
| Character Technologies, Inc. | $237,500 | 4 |
| Motive Technologies, Inc. | $186,975 | 4 |
Section 2
Software Engineer, Backend Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $177,780 | 7 |
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Staff Engineer 3 ($148,535)
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Associate, Software Engineer Iii ($142,407)
Technical Marketing Engineer ($151,125)
Hardware Systems Engineer ($172,891)
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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.