Chime

Private

Explore career opportunities at Chime, the leading digital banking platform serving millions with fee-free financial services and innovative mobile banking solutions.

Website

chime.com

Industry

Financial Technology

Year founded

2013

Employees

1,500

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Chime Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $128,250 to $382,344 across 4 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 4, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr

API Development (Back-End)

$128,250$119,500$6,250$2,500

API Development (Back-End)

$235,125$172,500$49,500$12,375

Distributed Systems (Back-End)

$340,000$230,000$100,000$21,000

API Development (Back-End)

$382,344$245,400$118,569$18,375

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