Coinbase

Public (NASDAQ: COIN)

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Website

coinbase.com

Industry

Financial Services - Cryptocurrency

Year founded

2012

Employees

3,500

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Coinbase Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $209,350 to $598,500 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

IC3

API Development (Back-End)

$209,350$147,000$50,000$10,075

IC4

API Development (Back-End)

$263,265$179,300$75,000$8,975

IC5

API Development (Back-End)

$413,000$212,500$175,000$20,000

IC6

API Development (Back-End)

$598,500$236,500$337,500$23,000

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