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Backend Developer Salary in Colombia

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Colombia median is $50,629 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$50,629
per year
Monthly (national)
$4,219
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$50,629
Cali, CO
Hourly (national)
$24.34
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Colombia

CityPer year
Cali, CO$50,629
Barranquilla, CO$50,629
Cartagena, CO$50,629
Cúcuta, CO$50,629
Soacha, CO$50,629
Bucaramanga, CO$50,629
Ibagué, CO$50,629
Santa Marta, CO$50,629
Montería, CO$50,629
Valledupar, CO$50,629
Bogotá, CO$36,287
Medellín, CO$32,191

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Colombia?
The national median backend developer salary in Colombia is about $ 165.880.000 per year ($ 13.823.300 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $ 105.470.000 to $ 165.880.000.
Which Colombia city pays backend developers the most?
Cali, CO pays the most at about $ 165.880.000 per year.
Which Colombia city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Medellín, CO is on the lower end at about $ 105.470.000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Colombia?
Across Colombia cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about $ 69.980.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $ 238.867.200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Colombia cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Colombia, all shown in COP.
Is backend developer in demand in Colombia?
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.