Spotify employees working as Backend Engineer in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 6 ratings. This is 10% higher than the average of Backend Engineer professionals at Spotify worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Backend 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 Engineer at Spotify is $177,142 per year or $85 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $292,504 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $137,441 (25th percentile) and $231,848 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 37 salaries submitted by Spotify Backend Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Backend Engineer professionals typically earn between $66 and $111 per hour.
Backend Engineer professionals typically earn between $11,453 and $19,321 monthly.
