OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Senior Backend Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsSenior Backend Engineer insights
Total filings523All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$175,000454 eligible salary records
Employer names280Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$155,000–$201,763Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*52 filings$187,741 median · n=47
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 454 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Senior Backend Engineer438
$172,931 median · n=381 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer, Analytics4
$157,706 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer - Payments3
$190,000 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer, Billing3
— median · n=0 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer - Commerce2
$176,371 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer - Personalization2
$228,440 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer, Core Platforms2
$113,381 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Backend Engineer, Crypto2
$157,500 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
San Francisco, CA95
$175,000 median · n=79 eligible
New York, NY71
$192,600 median · n=65 eligible
San Mateo, CA28
$212,500 median · n=24 eligible
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA27
$180,000 median · n=25 eligible
Seattle, WA24
$186,156 median · n=22 eligible
San Jose, CA20
$164,264 median · n=20 eligible
Palo Alto, CA15
$170,436 median · n=12 eligible
Los Angeles, CA13
$176,590 median · n=12 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.2%Certified LCAs
Certified456 87.2%
Certified - Withdrawn51 9.8%
Withdrawn15 2.9%
Denied1 0.2%
Denominator: all 523 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Spotify Usa, Inc.54
$215,000 median · n=53 eligible
Coinbase, Inc.21
$200,000 median · n=20 eligible
Uber Technologies, Inc.20
$202,700 median · n=19 eligible
Roblox Corporation13
$275,000 median · n=13 eligible
Unity Technologies Sf13
$169,562 median · n=12 eligible
Coupang Global LLC8
$164,175 median · n=8 eligible
Ridecell, Inc.8
$170,000 median · n=7 eligible
Verkada, Inc8
$205,000 median · n=5 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$175,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$131,998
25th percentile$155,000
Median (50th)$175,000
75th percentile$201,763
90th percentile$227,910
n=454 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
523 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaud Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $230,000I-200-26174-044255 Reported wage: $230,000 / year Annualized: $230,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Yes Energy LLC | Senior Backend Engineer | $175,427I-200-26173-038148 Reported wage: $175,427 / year Annualized: $175,427 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | College Park, MD | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Plaud Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $230,000I-200-26167-020382 Reported wage: $230,000 / year Annualized: $230,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/16/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Adadapted, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $130,000I-200-26163-010609 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Ann Arbor, MI | 06/12/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Cat Labs, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $180,000I-200-25014-616963 Reported wage: $180,000 / year Annualized: $180,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2028-02-09 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 01/14/2025 | 02/10/2025 |
| Spectrum Security, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $187,574I-200-26155-983567 Reported wage: $187,574–$200,000 / year Annualized: $187,574 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 06/04/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Hyro Ai Inc | Senior Backend Engineer | $131,997I-200-26149-962023 Reported wage: $131,997–$160,000 / year Annualized: $131,997 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Hussmann Corporation | Senior Backend Engineer | $175,780I-200-26148-957619 Reported wage: $175,780 / year Annualized: $175,780 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-06-06 Worker positions: 1 | Indian Land, SC | 05/28/2026 | 06/07/2026 |
| Krikey, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $130,000I-200-26147-955053 Reported wage: $130,000–$165,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Anaheim, CA | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Vella Platforms, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $150,000I-200-26140-934416 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/20/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Spotify USA, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $263,550I-200-26139-928843 Reported wage: $263,550 / year Annualized: $263,550 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Videoamp (Hq) | Senior Backend Engineer, Audience | $138,000I-200-26133-902616 Reported wage: $138,000 / year Annualized: $138,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-05-25 Worker positions: 1 | Kirkland, WA | 05/12/2026 | 05/26/2026 |
| Vella Platforms, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $150,000I-200-26133-903974 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Denied Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 05/13/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| Yes Energy LLC | Senior Backend Engineer | $152,250.24I-200-26126-876801 Reported wage: $152,250.24 / year Annualized: $152,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | College Park, MD | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Mystudio Academy, Inc | Senior Backend Engineer | $120,000I-200-26126-877936 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fairfax, VA | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Obm, Inc | Senior Backend Engineer | $167,200I-200-26120-852719 Reported wage: $167,200 / year Annualized: $167,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Laurel, MD | 04/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Wand Synthesis Ai Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $185,994I-200-26114-830876 Reported wage: $185,994–$250,000 / year Annualized: $185,994 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Belmont, CA | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Chime Financial, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $190,000I-200-26114-834487 Reported wage: $190,000–$210,000 / year Annualized: $190,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 04/24/2026 | 05/01/2026 |
| Splash Cash, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $240,000I-200-26113-829348 Reported wage: $240,000 / year Annualized: $240,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-30 Employment end: 2028-07-03 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 04/23/2026 | 05/06/2026 |
| Veryable, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $131,000I-200-26106-802428 Reported wage: $131,000 / year Annualized: $131,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Spotify USA, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $218,000I-200-26107-804606 Reported wage: $218,000 / year Annualized: $218,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Meshy LLC | Senior Backend Engineer And Cloud Architect | $195,000I-200-26105-794288 Reported wage: $195,000 / year Annualized: $195,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Spotify USA, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $218,000I-200-26099-772956 Reported wage: $218,000 / year Annualized: $218,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Veryable, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $131,000I-200-26096-760739 Reported wage: $131,000 / year Annualized: $131,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Dallas, TX | 04/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Fora Travel, Inc. | Senior Backend Engineer | $200,000I-200-26091-748045 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-04-14 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/01/2026 | 04/15/2026 |
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