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Backend Developer Salary in Italy

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Italy median is $85,083 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$85,083
per year
Monthly (national)
$7,071
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$85,083
Naples, IT
Hourly (national)
$40.91
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Italy

CityPer year
Naples, IT$85,083
Turin, IT$85,083
Palermo, IT$85,083
Genoa, IT$85,083
Bologna, IT$85,083
Florence, IT$85,083
Bari, IT$85,083
Catania, IT$85,083
Verona, IT$85,083
Messina, IT$85,083
Milan, IT$67,063
Rome, IT$55,201

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Italy?
The national median backend developer salary in Italy is about 74.600 € per year (6200 € per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about 48.400 € to 74.600 €.
Which Italy city pays backend developers the most?
Naples, IT pays the most at about 74.600 € per year.
Which Italy city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Rome, IT is on the lower end at about 48.400 € per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Italy?
Across Italy cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about 32.100 € at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about 107.400 € for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Italy cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Italy, all shown in EUR.
Is backend developer in demand in Italy?
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.