Backend Developer Salary by Country
Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. Choose a country for a city-by-city breakdown in local currency.
Countries covered
40
10-yr outlook
+16%
projected growth
Category
Technology
Backend Developer salary by country
| Country | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
 United States | $148,000 | $12,300 |
 United Kingdom | $126,374 | $10,576 |
 Canada | $117,189 | $9,742 |
 Australia | $140,876 | $11,728 |
 Germany | $132,301 | $11,063 |
 France | $142,565 | $11,861 |
 Netherlands | $143,706 | $11,976 |
 Switzerland | $161,870 | $13,469 |
 Singapore | $107,548 | $8,975 |
 India | $23,457 | $1,955 |
 Japan | $64,369 | $5,364 |
 South Korea | $57,203 | $4,767 |
 Poland | $74,165 | $6,180 |
 Brazil | $43,626 | $3,639 |
 United Arab Emirates | $128,795 | $10,728 |
 Mexico | $40,768 | $3,397 |
 Ireland | $152,830 | $12,774 |
 Spain | $87,592 | $7,299 |
 Italy | $85,083 | $7,071 |
 Sweden | $100,558 | $8,382 |
 Norway | $133,963 | $11,167 |
 Denmark | $152,879 | $12,735 |
 Belgium | $147,128 | $12,318 |
 Austria | $131,160 | $10,949 |
 Portugal | $47,902 | $3,992 |
 Finland | $102,647 | $8,554 |
 China | $111,505 | $9,292 |
 Hong Kong | $83,166 | $6,926 |
 New Zealand | $117,455 | $9,788 |
 Indonesia | $30,685 | $2,557 |
 Philippines | $27,457 | $2,288 |
 Vietnam | $22,000 | $1,833 |
 Thailand | $41,392 | $3,449 |
 Malaysia | $53,319 | $4,447 |
 Israel | $179,976 | $15,009 |
 Saudi Arabia | $93,867 | $7,813 |
 Turkey | $66,346 | $5,529 |
 Argentina | $27,346 | $2,279 |
 Colombia | $50,629 | $4,219 |
 South Africa | $58,094 | $4,843 |
Source figures are in each country’s local currency; amounts above convert to your display currency.
Showing amounts in USD (USD default). FX as of Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:02:31 +0000. Convert currencies
Required skills
Node.jsDatabasesAPIsCachingSecurity
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a backend developer make?
- Pay depends on the country. Among markets we cover, national medians include 576.210.000 ₫ in Vietnam; Rp 554.510.000 in Indonesia; $ 165.880.000 in Colombia, and more.
- Which country pays backend developers the most?
- Of the 40 countries with data on Pay by Role, Vietnam has the highest national median at about 576.210.000 ₫ per year.
- Which country pays backend developers the least?
- Among covered countries, Portugal is on the lower end at about 42 000 € per year (local currency).
- Is backend developer a growing career?
- Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade.
- What skills do backend developers need?
- Common skills include Node.js, Databases, APIs, Caching, Security. Requirements vary by country, employer, and seniority.
- What other technology jobs are similar?
- Related roles include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist, Machine Learning Engineer, DevOps Engineer. Compare pay on each job page.