E-commerce Backend Engineer Salary.
Across 81 U.S. cities.
$143,000
national median salary
$111,000 to $186,000. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$201,000
San Francisco, CA
Best Purchasing Power
$149,000
San Francisco, CA
Lowest Paying
$110,000
Jackson, MS
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026. Baseline derived from BLS SOC 15-1252. Full methodology.
The average E-commerce Backend Engineer salary in the United States is $143,000 in 2026, with the full range spanning $111,000 at the 25th percentile to $186,000 at the 75th. San Francisco pays the most at $201,000, while San Francisco offers the best purchasing power after cost-of-living adjustments.
E-commerce Backend Engineer salary by city
Skills that increase E-commerce Backend Engineer pay
The skills below command measurable salary premiums for E-commerce Backend Engineers based on job posting data. Learning the top skill here could add $15,730 to your annual compensation.
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Total compensation breakdown
Salary by company size
Remote salary adjustment
Remote E-commerce Backend Engineers typically earn $129,000 (10% less than on-site). This reflects location-adjusted pay policies at companies using geographic salary bands. Some companies pay flat national rates regardless of location.
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