How much does a Lead Backend Developer make?

The average salary for a Lead Backend Developer is $130,000 per year or $63 per hour, with top earners making up to $140,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from $120,000 (25th percentile) to $140,000 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 2 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Lead Backend Developer employees.

What is the highest salary for a Lead Backend Developer?

The highest salary for a Lead Backend Developer is $140,000 per year, $11,667 per month or $67 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for a Lead Backend Developer?

The lowest salary for a Lead Backend Developer is $120,000 per year, $10,000 per month or $58 per hour.

Lead Backend Developer Salaries

Lead Backend Developer salaries in Australia

Base pay

$120K - $140K/yr

$130K/yrAverage base pay

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Popular companies for Lead Backend Developers in Australia

185 results

Miroma Project Factory4.1★

$133K - $145K/yr Total pay

$139K Median

Lead Backend Developer

Ecocentric4.0★

$116K - $124K/yr Total pay

$120K Median

Lead Backend Developer

Canva3.9★

$132K - $183K/yr Total pay

$156K Median

Backend Engineer

catch.com.au3.1★

$93K - $123K/yr Total pay

$110K Median

Backend Developer

GitLab3.5★

$189K - $269K/yr Total pay

$211K Median

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Job title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

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Lead Backend Developer

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10-14 Years

$129K - $151K/yr

Redfern

submitted on 18 Oct 2025

$129K - $151K/yr

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Lead Backend Developer

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15+ Years

$112K - $129K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on 9 July 2024

$112K - $129K/yr

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