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Backend Developer Salary in Belgium

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Belgium median is $147,128 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$147,128
per year
Monthly (national)
$12,318
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$147,128
Antwerp, VLG
Hourly (national)
$70.74
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Belgium

CityPer year
Antwerp, VLG$147,128
Gent, VLG$147,128
Charleroi, WAL$147,128
Liège, WAL$147,128
Anderlecht, BRU$147,128
Schaerbeek, BRU$147,128
Brugge, VLG$147,128
Namur, WAL$147,128
Leuven, VLG$147,128
Brussels, BRU$103,103

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Belgium?
The national median backend developer salary in Belgium is about € 129.000 per year (€ 10.800 per month). Across 10 cities, pay ranges from about € 90.400 to € 129.000.
Which Belgium city pays backend developers the most?
Antwerp, VLG pays the most at about € 129.000 per year.
Which Belgium city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Brussels, BRU is on the lower end at about € 90.400 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Belgium?
Across Belgium cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about € 60.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about € 185.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Belgium cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 10 cities in Belgium, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Belgium?
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.