Backend Engineer Salary
Jobs in Rust · 2026 · based on ~260 data points
Low (25th)
$115,000
Median
$160,000
High (90th)
$235,000
By seniority
Junior $98,000 – $148,000 · median $120,000
Mid $138,000 – $195,000 · median $160,000
Senior $180,000 – $285,000 · median $210,000
Sources: Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, Built In. Figures are aggregated market estimates of annual total compensation in USD — indicative ranges, not offers.