Backend Java Engineer Salary in San Francisco, California

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How much does a Backend Java Engineer make in San Francisco, CA? The average Backend Java Engineer salary in San Francisco, CA is $155,488 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $136,882 and $178,112. 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day 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
- 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Capital One - WILMINGTON , DE
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
- 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Capital One - MCLEAN , VA
Senior Software Engineer, Backend. problems in a fast-paced, collaborative, inclusive, and iterative delivery environment. At Capital One, you'll be part of a b
- 1 day ago
Lead Software Engineer, Backend
Capital One - NEW YORK , NY
Lead Software Engineer, Backend. Do you love building and pioneering in the technology space. Do you enjoy solving complex business problems in a fast-paced, co
- 1 day 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 San Francisco, CA. The base salary for Backend Java Engineer ranges from $136,882 to $178,112 with the average base salary of $155,488. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $139,814 to $183,151 with the average total cash compensation of $160,338.

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About San Francisco, California    San Francisco is located on the West Coast of the United States at the north end of the San Francisco Peninsula and includes significant stretches of ....More

San Francisco, California  area prices were up 4.5% from a year ago

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