Median salary
$196,325
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$160.5k – $237.5k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
88.9%
8 of 9 roles
Live roles
9
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Archer
|
$176,700 | 4 |
|
Roku
|
$415,000 | 1 |
|
Figure
|
$275,000 | 1 |
|
Tessera Labs
|
$225,000 | 1 |
|
Weride
|
$156,000 | 1 |
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How much do Backend Engineer roles in San Jose pay?
The median salary for Backend Engineer roles in San Jose is $196,325 per year. Most pay falls between $160,500 (25th percentile) and $237,500 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $150,705 to $317,000.
These figures are computed live from 9 active Backend Engineer roles in San Jose on JobsRadar, of which 8 (88.9%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid Backend Engineer roles in San Jose include Roku, Figure, Tessera Labs and Archer.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.