Engineering · Updated 26 JUL 2026
Backend Developer
Builds server-side APIs, business logic, and data persistence in Node.js, Python, Django, Laravel, FastAPI. Owns authentication, integrations, and backend performance.
$8.72/ hr
$10$25$40$55$70+
P10$3.29
P25$5.38
Median$8.72
P75$12
P90$14.37
Based on 44 data points · typically ~47 days old · 30% from the last 30 days
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