Back End Developer Salary in Erie, Pennsylvania

How much does a Back End Developer make in Erie, PA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Back End Developer in Erie, PA is $123,659. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $109,246 to $138,335, with most professionals earning between $96,123 and $151,696.

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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 Erie, PA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

109246

138335

123659

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

114979

146880

130335

What is the average salary for Back End Developer in 2025?

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 Erie, PA. The base salary for Back End Developer ranges from $109,246 to $138,335 with the average base salary of $123,659. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $114,979 to $146,880 with the average total cash compensation of $130,335.

View Average Salary for Back End Developer as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$123,659	$109,246 - $138,335
Bonus	$6,676	$5,734 - $8,545
Total Pay	$130,335	$114,979 - $146,880

* 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 Erie, PA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Jamestown, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $113,852 - $144,168	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Buffalo, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,011 - $146,902	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Youngstown, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $108,418 - $137,287	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Euclid, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,731 - $147,813	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Niagara Falls, NY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $115,772 - $146,598	COMPARE TO Erie, PA
CITY, STATE Cleveland, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $116,827 - $147,935	COMPARE TO Erie, PA

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie (/ˈɪəri/; EER-ee) is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. Named for the lake and the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century, Erie is the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania, as well as the largest city in Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a population of 101,786 at the 2010 census. The estimated population in 2017 had decreased to 97,369. The Erie metropolitan area, equivalent to all of Erie County, consists of 276,207 residents. The Erie-Meadville, PA Combined Statistical Area has a pop...

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