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How much does Java Backend Engineer make?
Total pay range
$108K - $189K/yr
$142K/yrMedian total pay
Pay breakdown
$87K - $151K/yrBase pay
$21K - $38K/yrAdditional pay
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Last updated Apr 10, 202551 Salaries submitted
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Frequently asked questions about Java Backend Engineer salaries
The average salary for Java Backend Engineer is $142,187 per year or $68 per hour, with top earners making up to $243,276 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $107,833 (25th percentile) to $189,325 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 51 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Java Backend Engineer employees.
The highest salary for Java Backend Engineer is $189,325 per year, $15,777 per month or $91 per hour.
The lowest salary for Java Backend Engineer is $107,833 per year, $8,986 per month or $52 per hour.
Recent salaries shared by Java Backend Engineer
23 salaries
Job Title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Location
Date submitted
Job Title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Java Backend Engineer
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4-6 years
$126K - $147K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Mar 15, 2021
$126K - $147K/yr
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Java Backend Engineer
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15+ years
$139K - $162K/yr
San Jose, CA
submitted on Jan 22, 2021
$139K - $162K/yr
Java Backend Engineer
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1-3 years
$22K - $26K/yr
Moscow, ID
submitted on Sep 15, 2020
$22K - $26K/yr
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Engineering jobs are in high demand with workers receiving generous compensation packages and bonuses. Engineering offers ample opportunity for growth and development with transferable skills across an array of fields from software, supply chain and logistics to aerospace. Most roles require at least a bachelor’s degree. To remain competitive, job-seekers should consider specialization or skill-specific programs such as coding boot-camps or certifications.