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Backend Developer Salary in Austria

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Austria median is $131,160 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$131,160
per year
Monthly (national)
$10,949
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$131,160
Graz, AT
Hourly (national)
$63.06
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Austria

CityPer year
Graz, AT$131,160
Linz, AT$131,160
Salzburg, AT$131,160
Innsbruck, AT$131,160
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, AT$131,160
Vienna, AT$92,154

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Austria?
The national median backend developer salary in Austria is about € 115.000 per year (€ 9.600 per month). Across 6 cities, pay ranges from about € 80.800 to € 115.000.
Which Austria city pays backend developers the most?
Graz, AT pays the most at about € 115.000 per year.
Which Austria city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Vienna, AT is on the lower end at about € 80.800 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Austria?
Across Austria cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about € 53.600 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 165.600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Austria cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 6 cities in Austria, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Austria?
Employment for this role is projected to change by about +16% over the next decade. Related technology roles on Pay by Role include Software Engineer, Frontend Developer, Data Scientist.