HireHere

Staff Backend Software Engineer Salary

How much does a staff backend software engineer make? Real compensation data updated December 2025.

$202,063
Average Min
$263,520
Average Max
$260,000
Median Salary
$375,000
Top Salary
Entry level: $246,800
Senior level: $275,000
Top earners: $300,000

Sponsored

Related Staff Backend Software Engineer Job Titles

Similar roles and their compensation ranges.

1

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

7 open positions

$209,586 - $277,686
salary range
2

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Streaming)

2 open positions

$201,500 - $251,500
salary range
3

Staff Backend Software Engineer

3 open positions

$191,667 - $246,667
salary range
4

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

7 open positions

$175,714 - $238,143
salary range

Staff Backend Software Engineer Salary by Experience Level

How staff backend software engineer salaries vary based on seniority and experience.

Senior

$263,520
average max salary
Range: $202,063 - $263,520
Based on 30 jobs

Sponsored

Top Paying Companies for Staff Backend Software Engineers

Companies offering the highest staff backend software engineer salaries based on their job listings.

1

Haize Labs

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$225,000 - $375,000
salary range
2

HubSpot

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$227,400 - $363,800
salary range
3

Ambiencehealthcare

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$225,000 - $300,000
salary range
4

Harvey

3 staff backend software engineer jobs

$232,000 - $286,667
salary range
5

Cribl

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$230,000 - $270,000
salary range
6

Otter.ai

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$210,000 - $275,000
salary range
7

Flex

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$221,000 - $262,000
salary range
8

Affirm

5 staff backend software engineer jobs

$215,600 - $265,600
salary range
9

Crusoe

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$215,000 - $250,000
salary range
10

Ro

1 staff backend software engineer jobs

$211,700 - $250,000
salary range

Staff Backend Software Engineer Salary by Region

Compare staff backend software engineer compensation across different geographic regions.

Worldwide

16 jobs

$203,406 - $267,313
salary range

North America

14 jobs

$200,529 - $259,186
salary range

Recent Staff Backend Software Engineer Jobs with Salary

Latest staff backend software engineer job postings with published compensation.

Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

Harvey • Remote

$238,000 - $290,000

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks • Seattle, Washington

$182,400 - $247,000

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Databricks • Bellevue, Washington

$182,400 - $247,000

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Slingshot Aerospace • Remote, United States

$135,000 - $235,000

Staff Backend Software Engineer

Dynamic • Remote

$180,000 - $220,000

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Harvey • Remote

$238,000 - $290,000
View all Staff Backend Software Engineer jobs

Find Staff Backend Software Engineer Jobs with Transparent Salaries

Browse staff backend software engineer positions from companies that share compensation upfront.

Browse Staff Backend Software Engineer Jobs View Salary Guide

Real Job Data

Salaries from actual staff backend software engineer job postings.

Updated Regularly

Data refreshed as new jobs are posted.

USD Based

All figures in US Dollars, annual.