Backend Java Engineer Salary in Kansas City, Missouri

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How much does a Backend Java Engineer make in Kansas City, MO? The average Backend Java Engineer salary in Kansas City, MO is $121,350 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $106,829 and $139,007. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Go, AWS)
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Go, AWS). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-pace
- 8 days ago
Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Java, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Java, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving
- 8 days ago
Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Java, Go, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Java, Go, AWS) (Enterprise Platforms Technology). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy sol
- 8 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Scala, Java) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One - RICHMOND , VA
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Scala, Java) (Enterprise Platforms Technology). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy sol
- 8 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Scala, Java) (Enterprise Platforms Technology)
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Scala, Java) (Enterprise Platforms Technology). Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy sol
- 8 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Capital One - CHICAGO , IL
Senior Software Engineer, Backend. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced
- 4 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Backend Java Engineer in Kansas City, MO. The base salary for Backend Java Engineer ranges from $106,829 to $139,007 with the average base salary of $121,350. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $109,117 to $142,940 with the average total cash compensation of $125,135.

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About Kansas City, Missouri    Kansas City is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city had an estimated population of 488,943 in....More

Kansas City, Missouri  area prices were up 1.7% from a year ago

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