ByteDance employees working as Backend Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on 2 ratings. This is in line with the average of Backend Software Engineer professionals at ByteDance worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend Software Engineer 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 Software Engineer at ByteDance is $193,303 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $306,888 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,218 (25th percentile) and $247,640 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by ByteDance Backend Software Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jun 2026.
Backend Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $74 and $119 per hour.
Backend Software Engineer professionals typically earn between $12,768 and $20,637 monthly.