What are the main factors that influence a Back End Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Back End Engineer's salary?

A Back End Engineer's salary grows with experience: a DevOps Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $82,411, a DevOps Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,062, a Back End Engineer (4-7 years)earns $134,034, a DevOps Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $149,920, a DevOps Engineer V (7-10 years)earns $165,656,

What are the highest paying states for a Back End Engineer?

Back End Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Back End Engineer roles are District of Columbia $147,173, California $146,615, Massachusetts $144,661. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Back End Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Back End Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Back End Developer: $136,506; Software Engineer III Back End Java: $126,676; Senior Back End Engineer: $113,658; Back End Web Developer: $102,285; Back-End Data Processing Analyst III: $97,900.

Back End Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Back End Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Back End Engineer in Delaware is $134,612 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $65.

However, a Back End Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $149,618
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $122,162 to $142,467
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $110,827

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Back End Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,467	$11,872	$2,740	$68
Average	$134,612	$11,218	$2,589	$65
25th Percentile	$122,162	$10,180	$2,349	$59

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Key Factors That Influence Back End Engineer Salaries

A Back End Engineer'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 Back End Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Back End Engineer'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:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,411
Early Career (1-2 years): $100,062
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $134,034
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $149,920
Expert (over 8 years): $165,656

Levels	Salary
DevOps En... Level Back End Engineer	$82,411
DevOps En... Level Back End Engineer	$100,062
Back End ... Level Back End Engineer	$134,034
DevOps En... Level Back End Engineer	$149,920
DevOps En... Level Back End Engineer	$165,656

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How Do Back End Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Back End Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $147,173.
California: $146,615.
Massachusetts: $144,661.

District of Columbia $147,173 California $146,615 Massachusetts $144,661 Washington $144,129 New Jersey $144,076 Alaska $143,890 Connecticut $142,056 New York $141,312

Hawaii $138,932 Rhode Island $137,816 Maryland $137,058 Minnesota $136,021 Colorado $135,622 Illinois $135,489 Oregon $134,984 Delaware $134,612

New Hampshire $134,378 Virginia $133,854 Pennsylvania $132,326 Nevada $131,555 North Dakota $131,302 Michigan $130,904 Wisconsin $130,757 Vermont $130,465

Texas $129,654 Maine $129,601 Arizona $129,521 Ohio $129,428 Georgia $128,205 Indiana $127,594 Wyoming $127,474 Utah $127,288

Iowa $127,208 Kansas $126,570 Louisiana $126,384 North Carolina $126,318 Missouri $126,291 Florida $125,773 Montana $125,494 Nebraska $125,228

Kentucky $125,081 South Carolina $124,550 Tennessee $124,217 Idaho $124,085 New Mexico $123,114 Oklahoma $122,902 Alabama $122,117 South Dakota $120,801

Arkansas $120,084 West Virginia $119,698 Mississippi $118,542

Top Paying Cities for Back End Engineers

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:

Lincoln: $139,318
Little Creek: $138,028
Magnolia: $138,600

Lincoln, DE $139,318 Little Creek, DE $138,028 Magnolia, DE $138,600 Milford, DE $139,318 Marydel, DE $137,510 Millsboro, DE $139,318 Millville, DE $140,248 Milton, DE $139,318

Nassau, DE $139,318 Ocean View, DE $140,248 Rehoboth Beach, DE $140,248 Seaford, DE $137,855 Selbyville, DE $140,248 Smyrna, DE $137,350 Viola, DE $138,600 Woodside, DE $138,201

Bear, DE $136,340 Newark, DE $136,393 Claymont, DE $136,500 Delaware City, DE $136,393 Hockessin, DE $136,500 Kirkwood, DE $136,393 Middletown, DE $137,071 Montchanin, DE $136,500

New Castle, DE $136,500 Odessa, DE $137,257 Port Penn, DE $136,021 Rockland, DE $136,500 Saint Georges, DE $136,393 Townsend, DE $137,058 Winterthur, DE $136,500 Lewes, DE $139,318

Wilmington, DE $136,500 Dover, DE $137,962 Dover Afb, DE $138,281 Bethany Beach, DE $140,248 Bethel, DE $137,855 Bridgeville, DE $139,318 Camden Wyoming, DE $138,108 Cheswold, DE $137,643

Clayton, DE $137,297 Dagsboro, DE $140,248 Delmar, DE $137,855 Ellendale, DE $139,318 Felton, DE $139,318 Fenwick Island, DE $140,248 Frankford, DE $140,248 Frederica, DE $139,318

Georgetown, DE $139,318 Greenwood, DE $139,318 Harbeson, DE $139,318 Harrington, DE $139,318 Hartly, DE $137,231 Houston, DE $139,318 Kenton, DE $137,297 Laurel, DE $137,855

Yorklyn, DE $136,500

Back End Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Back End Engineer'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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$122,162

Average $134,612/year

$142,467

$10,180

Average $11,218/month

$11,872

$2,349

Average $2,589/week

$2,740

$59

Average $65/hour

$68

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$142,467	$11,872	$2,740	$68
Average	$134,612	$11,218	$2,589	$65
25th Percentile	$122,162	$10,180	$2,349	$59

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