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Backend Developer Salary in Hong Kong

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Hong Kong median is $83,166 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$83,166
per year
Monthly (national)
$6,926
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$58,165
Hong Kong, HK
Hourly (national)
$39.98
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Hong Kong

CityPer year
Hong Kong, HK$58,165

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Hong Kong?
The national median backend developer salary in Hong Kong is about HK$652,000 per year (HK$54,300 per month). Across 1 cities, pay ranges from about HK$456,000 to HK$456,000.
Which Hong Kong city pays backend developers the most?
Hong Kong, HK pays the most at about HK$456,000 per year.
Which Hong Kong city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Hong Kong, HK is on the lower end at about HK$456,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Hong Kong?
Across Hong Kong cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about HK$303,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about HK$688,000 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Hong Kong cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 1 cities in Hong Kong, all shown in HKD.
Is backend developer in demand in Hong Kong?
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.