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High-paying roles typically require 3–8+ years of experience, specialized technical skills, and a track record of impactful work. Strong system design and leadership abilities are also valued.

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Many high-paying roles offer remote or hybrid work. Remote positions are common at top tech companies and well-funded startups that pay competitively regardless of location.

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FAANG companies, unicorn startups, top-tier consulting firms, and finance/fintech companies frequently offer $85k+ total compensation for experienced $85k+ backend developer professionals.

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$85k+ Backend Developer Jobs

These $85k+ backend developer positions offer $85k+ in total compensation. High-paying roles require strong experience and specialized skills, but reward top talent with premium compensation packages.

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Salary Range

$0k – $392k

Top Companies

NovoEd, EY, Various Employers, The Brixton Group, Jobs via Dice, Yelp +29 more

Job Types

90% Full Time, 10% Contract

Top Locations

McLean, Toronto, Ontario, CA, Toronto, Ontario, California

Work Model

86% On-Site, 8% Remote, 6% Hybrid

Experience Levels

54% Mid Level, 32% Senior, 6% Junior

We found 720 $85k+ backend developer jobs currently hiring in locations including McLean, Toronto, Ontario, CA. Salaries range from $0k to $392k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (86%), Remote (8%), Hybrid (6%). Top employers include NovoEd, EY, Various Employers and 32 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $85k+ Backend Developer Jobs

NovoEd3 jobs

EY3 jobs

Various Employers3 jobs

The Brixton Group2 jobs

Jobs via Dice2 jobs

Yelp2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

Salary varies

3 jobs

Mid Level

$75k–$130k

27 jobs

Senior

$100k–$392k

16 jobs

Lead

Salary varies

2 jobs

Latest Jobs Added

Backend Engineer – Golng / GraphQL

The Brixton Group

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$85k+ Backend Developer Jobs

Companies Hiring for $85k+ Backend Developer Jobs

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