Backend Developer Salary in Boston

Pay ranges below come from 11 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Boston, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 11 disclosed ranges

$184,000/yr

$134,500$155,000 – $191,500 typical$273,500

Highest-paying employers in Boston

Code Metalup to $294,000
CVS Health Corporationup to $261,000
Next Insurance, Inc.up to $220,000
Motion Recruitmentup to $200,000
PathAIup to $196,000

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Backend Developer roles in Boston that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Lead Backend Engineer

Code Metal · Boston, Massachusetts

$253,000 - $294,000

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Lead Backend Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)

Code Metal · Boston, Massachusetts

$253,000 - $294,000

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Hybrid Payments Backend Engineer - Kotlin & SaaS

Next Insurance, Inc. · Boston, Massachusetts

$163,000 - $220,000

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Senior Software Engineer - AI/Backend

Motion Recruitment · Boston, Massachusetts

$175,000 - $200,000

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Backend Engineer - AI Platforms; Health

CVS Health Corporation · Boston, Massachusetts

$107,000 - $261,000

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Backend Engineer, GenAI Platform

CVS Health Corporation · Boston, Massachusetts

$107,000 - $261,000

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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 Boston offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Boston?

Based on 11 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $184,000 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?

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