Backend Developer Salary in Philadelphia

Pay ranges below come from 10 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Philadelphia, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 10 disclosed ranges

$140,000/yr

$110,000$130,000 – $150,000 typical$160,000

Highest-paying employers in Philadelphia

HireHiup to $180,000
GitLabup to $180,000
Embedded Shishyaup to $180,000
Valiant Solutionsup to $170,000
Cresteoup to $160,000

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Backend Developer roles in Philadelphia that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Senior Backend Engineer; AI & Distributed Systems

Embedded Shishya · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$140,000 - $180,000

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Senior Backend Engineer: Python, Django, Kubernetes

HireHi · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$120,000 - $180,000

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Backend Engineer, Create: Source Code ; Ruby

GitLab · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$120,000 - $180,000

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Backend Engineer - Python​/Django Microservices & Workflows

Valiant Solutions · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$120,000 - $170,000

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Backend Engineer; Go​/Java Scalable, Event-Driven Systems

Cresteo · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$120,000 - $160,000

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Backend AI Engineer: Low-Latency Inference & Orchestration

United States Digital Space LLC · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$120,000 - $150,000

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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 Philadelphia offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Philadelphia?

Based on 10 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $140,000 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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