ServiceNow

Public (NYSE: NOW)

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Website

servicenow.com

Industry

Cloud Software & Enterprise Services

Year founded

2004

Employees

25,000

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ServiceNow Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Reported total compensation ranges from $167,000 to $305,000 across 5 levels. Figures are self-reported and vary by location and offer details. Last updated Apr 6, 2026.

Average compensation by level

LevelTotal / yrBase / yrStock / yrBonus / yr

IC1

API Development (Back-End)

$169,640$141,950$13,500$14,190

IC2

API Development (Back-End)

$167,000$135,000$25,000$13,000

IC3

API Development (Back-End)

$226,050$156,500$52,750$15,300

IC4

API Development (Back-End)

$305,000$186,250$70,000$27,500

IC5

API Development (Back-End)

$275,000$200,000$50,000$25,000

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