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Backend Developer Salary in Philippines

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Philippines median is $27,457 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$27,457
per year
Monthly (national)
$2,288
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$27,457
Quezon, NCR
Hourly (national)
$13.20
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Philippines

CityPer year
Quezon, NCR$27,457
Davao, PH$27,457
Caloocan, NCR$27,457
Taguig, NCR$27,457
Zamboanga, PH$27,457
Cebu, PH$27,457
Antipolo, PH$27,457
Pasig, NCR$27,457
Cagayan de Oro, PH$27,457
Valenzuela, NCR$27,457
Paranaque, NCR$27,457
Manila, NCR$19,333

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Philippines?
The national median backend developer salary in Philippines is about ₱1,690,000 per year (₱140,800 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₱1,190,000 to ₱1,690,000.
Which Philippines city pays backend developers the most?
Quezon, NCR pays the most at about ₱1,690,000 per year.
Which Philippines city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Manila, NCR is on the lower end at about ₱1,190,000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Philippines?
Across Philippines cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about ₱787,000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₱2,433,600 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Philippines cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Philippines, all shown in PHP.
Is backend developer in demand in Philippines?
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.