Last updated 2026-08-02
74 Backend Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Browse 74 Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States, including Staff Software Engineer, Backend, Staff Software Engineer, and Staff Software Engineer-Backend roles from Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove, Freewheel, and Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salaries for Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States
Salary ranges come from jobs that include pay information. Annual ranges are shown when available.
| Pay type | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $110K | $130K–$165K | $200K |
| Scope | Lower (p25) | Mid (p50) | Higher (p75) | Postings with salary ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago metro | $126K | $147K | $181K | 71 |
| Illinois | $123K | $144K | $178K | 82 |
| U.S. | $151K | $187K | $216K | 2,770 |
Salary data: 55 of 74 jobs include pay information (74%).
Explore Chicago, IL, United States Backend Engineer salary data.
Companies hiring for Backend Engineer jobs
| Company | Current jobs |
|---|---|
| Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove | 5 |
| Freewheel | 4 |
| Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V | 4 |
| Scribd, Inc. | 4 |
| Wd12 | 3 |
| project44 | 3 |
| 100_MstarResCanad Morningstar Research, Inc. (Canada) Legal Entity | 2 |
Backend Engineer jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 74 | 100% |
Backend Engineer jobs by experience level
Common Backend Engineer job titles
| Title | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Software Engineer, Backend | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Software Engineer | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Software Engineer-Backend | 1 | 1% |
| Staff Software Engineer (Backend) | 2 | 3% |
| Principal Backend Engineer (Hybrid work schedule) | 1 | 1% |
Backend Engineer jobs by listed location
| Location | Current jobs | Share of current jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL, United States | 71 | 96% |
| Northbrook, IL, United States | 1 | 1% |
| Addison, IL, United States | 1 | 1% |
| Merrillville, IN, United States | 1 | 1% |
- How many Backend Engineer jobs are listed in Chicago, IL, United States?
- This page currently shows 74 Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What salary data is available for Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Salary comparison includes Chicago metro (Lower (p25) $126K, Mid (p50) $147K, Higher (p75) $181K, 71 postings with salary ranges) and Illinois (Lower (p25) $123K, Mid (p50) $144K, Higher (p75) $178K, 82 postings with salary ranges).
- Which companies are hiring for Backend Engineer roles in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs include openings from Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove (5 jobs, 7%), Freewheel (4 jobs, 5%), Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V (4 jobs, 5%), Scribd, Inc. (4 jobs, 5%), and Wd12 (3 jobs, 4%).
- What experience levels are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by experience level: Senior (40 jobs, 54%), Mid (33 jobs, 45%), and Entry (1 job, 1%).
- What work schedules are common for Backend Engineer jobs in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Current jobs by schedule: Full time (74 jobs, 100%).
- What Backend Engineer job titles are common in Chicago, IL, United States?
- Common titles include Staff Software Engineer, Backend (1 job, 1%), Staff Software Engineer (1 job, 1%), Staff Software Engineer-Backend (1 job, 1%), Staff Software Engineer (Backend) (2 jobs, 3%), and Principal Backend Engineer (Hybrid work schedule) (1 job, 1%).
- What job data does this page include?
- Most current jobs are full-time (74 of 74). 40 of 74 current jobs are at the senior level. 55 of 74 jobs include pay information.
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