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Backend API Engineer Hourly Rate in United States

Data-backed compensation benchmarks and pricing calculations for independent Backend API Engineer professionals based in United States.

Hourly Compensation Percentiles (USD)

Junior (25th%)
$68
Median (50th%)
$90
Senior (75th%)
$122
Top 10% Consultant
$162

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