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github.com

Industry

Software Development Tools

Year founded

2008

Employees

3,000

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GitHub Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $154,000 to $343,250 across 5 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)

$154,000$114,000$25,000$11,000

API Development (Back-End)

$160,375$128,750$14,000$15,625

API Development (Back-End)

$213,400$164,000$33,000$16,400

API Development (Back-End)

$278,556$187,440$58,000$33,116

API Development (Back-End)

$343,250$207,500$110,250$25,500

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