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Hourly Wage for Backend Software Engineer V Salary in the United States

How much does a Backend Software Engineer V make hourly?

As of April 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Backend Software Engineer V in the United States is $73, which translates to an annual salary of about $151,030.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $87 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67 to $80 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62 per hour
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Backend Software Engineer V Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $166,270 $13,856 $3,198 $80
Average $151,030 $12,586 $2,904 $73
25th Percentile $139,170 $11,598 $2,676 $67
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Key Factors That Influence Backend Software Engineer V Salaries

A Backend Software Engineer V's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Backend Software Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Backend Software Engineer V's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Backend Applications Developer III (4-7 years): $125,127
  • Backend Applications Developer IV (7+ years): $145,389
  • Backend Software Engineer V (7-10 years): $151,026
  • Backend Applications Developer Supervisor (10+ years): $139,347
  • Backend Applications Developer Manager (10+ years): $152,723
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Backend Applications Developer III4-7 years$125,127
Backend Applications Developer IV7+ years$145,389
Backend Software Engineer V7-10 years$151,026
Backend Applications Developer Supervisor10+ years$139,347
Backend Applications Developer Manager10+ years$152,723
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Top Paying Cities for Backend Software Engineer Vs

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $190,490
  • San Francisco: $188,620
  • Oakland: $184,440

Backend Software Engineer V Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Backend Software Engineer V's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$139,170
Average $151,030/year
$166,270
$11,598
Average $12,586/month
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$2,676
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$3,198
$67
Average $73/hour
$80
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $166,270 $13,856 $3,198 $80
Average $151,030 $12,586 $2,904 $73
25th Percentile $139,170 $11,598 $2,676 $67

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