Google employees working as Backend Developer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14 ratings. This is in line with the average of Backend Developer professionals at Google worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Developer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at £0 per year (estimate) and goes up to £0 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Backend Developer at Google is £120,393 per year or £58 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly £217,551 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between £90,295 (25th percentile) and £164,929 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 10 salaries submitted by Google Backend Developer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.