Back End Developer Salary in Boston, MA

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How much does a Back End Developer make in Boston, MA? The average Back End Developer salary in Boston, MA is $145,159 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $126,626 and $162,652. 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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C# Backend Developer

Tech Mahindra - Redmond , WA

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend solutions to support our applications and services. Your primary focus will be on ...

LinkedIn - 6 days ago

Lead Java Backend Developer

Global Network Technologies - Saint Louis , MO

Lead Java Backend Developer (10+yrs experience ) Positions -1 Location - St Louis, MO Requirement: Strong Java developer with very good understanding of micro services. Grasp of software engineering ...

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Backend Developer (W2 ONLY)

ADPMN INC - Burbank , CA

Backend Developer (W2 ONLY) Location : BURBANK, CA :: MUST BE LOCAL Job type :: Contract Description: The right person will have experience with Python AND Graph data virtualization- they are using ...

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.NET Backend Developer

ShiftCode Analytics - San Francisco , CA

Title: .NET Backend Developer Location: California Duration: 6 plus months Interview: Phone/Skype Visa: GC, US Citizen, GC-EAD, H1B with I-40 Rate: $60-63/hr on CTC Buying Responsibilities for Net ...

Lensa - 4 days ago

Java Backend Developer

eTek IT Services, Inc. - Los Angeles , CA

The Java Backend Developer plays a crucial role in our organization, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance and scalable backend applications for our products. This ...

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Java Backend Developer with Kafka

Sensational Virtual Services - Austin , TX

We are looking for a Java Backend Developer in Austin, TX. This role is for a Mid to senior level Java Developer that has at least 7 years of experience using Kafka. This role is full-time and on ...

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What does a Back End Developer do?

Common responsibilities of a Back End Developer

Test and debug programs to finalize and ensure smooth operation, leveraging automation where applicable.

April 04, 2023

Design, code, test, debug and document mid-tier and data-tier services based on technical requirements developed by analysts and project teams.

April 29, 2023

Hands-on Experience with Java/J2EE, Restful Web services, web applications, JSM, transactional databases, NoSQL databases.

July 20, 2022

Develop scalable, web-based data visualization and analytic platforms using Java, Spring, servlets, Extract Transform Load (ETL) pipelines, microservices, message brokers, and scalable databases (Hadoop, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL).

September 25, 2022

Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.

October 25, 2022

Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms.

April 28, 2023

Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, solution architect and other engineers to achieve secure and scalable solutions.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Back End Developer in Boston, MA

Average Base Salary

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126626

162652

145159

Average Total Cash Compensation

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133581

174995

153372

What is the average salary for Back End Developer in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Back End Developer in Boston, MA. The base salary for Back End Developer ranges from $126,626 to $162,652 with the average base salary of $145,159. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $133,581 to $174,995 with the average total cash compensation of $153,372.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$145,159	$126,626 - $162,652
Bonus	$8,213	$6,956 - $12,343
Total Pay	$153,372	$133,581 - $174,995

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Back End Developer Salary Near Boston, MA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Revere, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Brookline, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Malden, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Somerville, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Quincy, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA
CITY, STATE Arlington, MA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,269 - $163,479	COMPARE TO Boston, MA

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About Boston, Massachusetts

Boston has an area of 89.63 square miles (232.1 km2)—48.4 square miles (125.4 km2) (54%) of land and 41.2 square miles (106.7 km2) (46%) of water. The city's official elevation, as measured at Logan International Airport, is 19 ft (5.8 m) above sea level. The highest point in Boston is Bellevue Hill at 330 feet (100 m) above sea level, and the lowest point is at sea level. Situated onshore of the Atlantic Ocean, Boston is the only state capital in the contiguous United States with an oceanic shoreline. Boston is surrounded by the "Greater Boston" region and is contiguously bordered by the citi...

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