$197,500
median · per year, annualized USD
$195,500
median · per year, annualized USD
The median for Backend Engineer is $197,500 per year (typically $152,500–$230,000), versus $195,500 for C++ ($165,000–$225,000). That puts Backend Engineer about 1% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Backend Engineer and C++ are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.