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Backend Developer Salary in Turkey

Backend developers build the servers, APIs, and databases that power application logic and data. The Turkey median is $66,346 per year. Pick a city below for a local breakdown.

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National median
$66,346
per year
Monthly (national)
$5,529
per month, before tax
Highest-paying city
$66,346
Bursa, TR
Hourly (national)
$31.90
varies by city

Backend Developer salary by city in Turkey

CityPer year
Bursa, TR$66,346
İzmir, TR$66,346
Gaziantep, TR$66,346
Diyarbakır, TR$66,346
Adana, TR$66,346
Kayseri, TR$66,346
Konya, TR$66,346
Antalya, TR$66,346
Eskişehir, TR$66,346
Erzurum, TR$66,346
Istanbul, TR$47,633
Ankara, TR$40,403

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a backend developer make in Turkey?
The national median backend developer salary in Turkey is about ₺3.120.000 per year (₺260.000 per month). Across 12 cities, pay ranges from about ₺1.900.000 to ₺3.120.000.
Which Turkey city pays backend developers the most?
Bursa, TR pays the most at about ₺3.120.000 per year.
Which Turkey city pays backend developers the least?
Among cities we cover, Ankara, TR is on the lower end at about ₺1.900.000 per year for a backend developer.
What is the typical salary range for a backend developer in Turkey?
Across Turkey cities we cover, backend developer pay commonly spans from about ₺1.230.000 at the entry end in lower-paying markets up to about ₺4.492.800 for senior pay in higher-paying cities. Open a city page for the full local percentile band.
How many Turkey cities have backend developer salary data?
Pay by Role publishes backend developer pay for 12 cities in Turkey, all shown in TRY.
Is backend developer in demand in Turkey?
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.