IBM employees working as Backend Software Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3 ratings. This is 5% lower than the average of Backend Software Engineer professionals at IBM 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 IBM is $193,068 per year or $93 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $306,291 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $153,090 (25th percentile) and $247,239 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 6 salaries submitted by IBM 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 $12,758 and $20,603 monthly.