Backend Developer Salary in Austin

Pay ranges below come from 7 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Austin, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 7 disclosed ranges

$119,600/yr

$97,500small sample of 7$178,500

Highest-paying employers in Austin

IBMup to $178,500
BigCommerceup to $127,500
Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLCup to $119,600
Iron Systems, Incup to $115,000
Quest Globalup to $100,000

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Backend Developer roles in Austin that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Software Engineering Senior Backend Software Developer – Quantum Professional

IBM · Austin, Minnesota

$131,000 - $226,000

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Backend Software Engineer II (AI Specialization)

BigCommerce · Austin, Texas

$95,000 - $160,000

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Software Engineer (Backend + Frontend)

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC · Austin, Texas

$55 - $60

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Full Stack Developer (Backend + Frontend)

Stellar Consulting Solutions, LLC · Austin, Texas

$55 - $60

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Remote AI Engineer — LLM Architect & Backend Systems

Iron Systems, Inc · Austin, Texas

$100,000 - $130,000

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AI​/ML Engineer — LLM & NLP Backend; TypeScript

Quest Global · Austin, Texas

$95,000 - $105,000

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What moves Backend Developer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior backend developer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same backend developer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Austin offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Austin?

Based on 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $119,600 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Backend Developer?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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