Senior Backend Engineer — Real-Time Data Platforms
Affirm · Washington, District of Columbia
$150,000 - $180,000
Tailor & apply →Backend Developer Salary in Washington, DC
Pay ranges below come from 7 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 7 disclosed ranges
$150,000/yr
$113,500small sample of 7$165,000
Highest-paying employers in Washington, DC
Visa Huntup to $180,000
RPMGlobalup to $180,000
Affirmup to $180,000
Base-2 Solutionsup to $170,000
Viderity Inc.up to $160,000
Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.
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Senior Backend Engineer — Python/FastAPI & PostgreSQL
RPMGlobal · Washington, District of Columbia
$140,000 - $180,000
Tailor & apply →Principal Backend Engineer - TS/SCI | FastAPI Data
Base-2 Solutions · Washington, District of Columbia
$140,000 - $170,000
Tailor & apply →Senior Backend Developer; PHP
Visa Hunt · Washington, District of Columbia
$120,000 - $180,000
Tailor & apply →Backend Developer – Senior
Viderity Inc. · Washington, District of Columbia
$110,000 - $160,000
Tailor & apply →Backend Software Engineer – AI-Driven Microservices
Feedinkoo · Washington, District of Columbia
$105,000 - $131,000
Tailor & apply →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 7 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $150,000 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?
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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