Backend Engineer Salary in New York
New York · Updated 2025 · Adjusted for local cost of living
Backend Engineer Salary by Experience Level in New York
| Experience | P10 | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Entry Level 0–2 years | $82K | $95K | $110,880 | $128K | $148K |
Mid Level 3–5 years | $114K | $132K | $155,760 | $182K | $214K |
Senior Level 6–9 years | $152K | $178K | $208,560 | $244K | $288K |
Lead / Principal 10–14 years | $187K | $218K | $253,440 | $296K | $350K |
Director / Executive 15+ years | $238K | $284K | $340,560 | $412K | $515K |
All figures are annual base salary in USD, adjusted for New York cost of living (×1.32 vs national average). Source: BLS OES 2024, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Glassdoor.
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