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Backend Developer Salary in China

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The China median is $111,505 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$111,505
per year
Monthly (national)
$9,292
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$111,505
Tianjin, CN
Hourly (national)
$53.61
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in China

CityPer year
Tianjin, CN$111,505
Wuhan, CN$111,505
Dongguan, CN$111,505
Xi’an, CN$111,505
Nanjing, CN$111,505
Foshan, CN$111,505
Shanghai, CN$89,824
Beijing, CN$86,579
Shenzhen, CN$79,941
Guangzhou, CN$69,322
Hangzhou, CN$69,027
Chengdu, CN$58,850

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in China?
The national median backend developer salary in China is about ¥756,000 per year (¥63,000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ¥399,000 to ¥756,000.
Which China city pays backend developers the most?
Tianjin, CN pays the most at about ¥756,000 per year.
Which China city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Chengdu, CN is on the lower end at about ¥399,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in China?
Across China cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about ¥258,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ¥1,088,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many China cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in China, all shown in CNY.
Is backend developer in demand in China?
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.