Backend Developer Salary in Washington, DC

Pay ranges below come from 32 current backend developer listings that disclose salary in Washington, DC, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 32 disclosed ranges

$135,000/yr

$82,500$120,000 – $165,000 typical$247,000

Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC

Affirmup to $290,000
Avaraup to $230,000
Muralup to $226,000
Comcast Corporationup to $212,776
UserWise Servicesup to $210,000

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Backend Developer roles in Washington, DC that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Software Engineer, Backend; Observability

Affirm · Washington, District of Columbia

$204,000 - $290,000

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Backend Engineer, AI Systems

Mural · Washington, District of Columbia

$181,000 - $226,000

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Backend Engineer: Web3 & Fintech Infrastructure

Avara · Washington, District of Columbia

$150,000 - $230,000

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Lead Backend Engineer

Comcast Corporation · Washington, District of Columbia

$141,850.78 - $212,776.16

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Principal Backend Engineer — Game Servers

UserWise Services · Washington, District of Columbia

$140,000 - $210,000

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Senior​/Backend Engineer; API Economy

VRChat Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia

$140,000 - $210,000

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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 Washington, DC offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Backend Developer make in Washington, DC?

Based on 32 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $135,000 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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