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Backend Developer Salary in Mexico

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Mexico median is $40,768 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$40,768
per year
Monthly (national)
$3,397
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$40,768
Mexico, MX
Hourly (national)
$19.60
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Mexico

CityPer year
Mexico, MX$40,768
Tijuana, MX$40,768
Puebla, MX$40,768
Santiago de Querétaro, MX$40,768
León de los Aldama, MX$40,768
Ciudad Juárez, MX$40,768
Zapopan, MX$40,768
Mérida, MX$40,768
Mexicali, MX$40,768
Chihuahua, MX$40,768
Monterrey, MX$29,063
Guadalajara, MX$28,092

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Mexico?
The national median backend developer salary in Mexico is about $714,000 per year ($59,500 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about $492,000 to $714,000.
Which Mexico city pays backend developers the most?
Mexico, MX pays the most at about $714,000 per year.
Which Mexico city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Guadalajara, MX is on the lower end at about $492,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Mexico?
Across Mexico cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about $326,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about $1,028,200 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Mexico cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Mexico, all shown in MXN.
Is backend developer in demand in Mexico?
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.