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Junior Backend Developer salary
Junior Backend Developer 2026 salary grid by seniority level, in France, the US and the UK. Data from thousands of offers and self-reported pay slips.
Senior France median
72 000 €
gross / year
Senior France daily rate
275 €
pre-tax / day
FR market
1,890
-9.3% offers vs 6 months ago
Salaries in France (€ gross / year)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 38 000 € | 45 000 € | 52 000 € |
| Mid | 48 000 € | 58 000 € | 68 000 € |
| Senior | 60 000 € | 72 000 € | 85 000 € |
| Lead | 75 000 € | 88 000 € | 105 000 € |
Freelance daily rate (€ pre-tax / day)
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 150 € | 175 € | 200 € |
| Mid | 185 € | 220 € | 260 € |
| Senior | 230 € | 275 € | 325 € |
| Lead | 285 € | 335 € | 400 € |
International comparison
🇺🇸 United States
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | $80,000 | $95,000 | $115,000 |
| Mid | $110,000 | $130,000 | $160,000 |
| Senior | $140,000 | $170,000 | $210,000 |
| Lead | $170,000 | $205,000 | $250,000 |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
| Level | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | £35,000 | £43,000 | £52,000 |
| Mid | £45,000 | £56,000 | £70,000 |
| Senior | £60,000 | £75,000 | £92,000 |
| Lead | £75,000 | £90,000 | £110,000 |
Tips to negotiate your salary
- Know the market median: that's your anchor. The high end (max) is negotiable with a strong case.
- Negotiate the full package: base salary, bonus, equity (BSPCE/RSU), PTO, remote work, healthcare, training, equipment.
- Use your BATNA (best alternative): if you have another offer, mention it — without bluffing.
- Anticipate 'name your price' with a range: state median→max, never min→median.
- Ask for a review in 6 or 12 months if the company can't hit your target immediately.
Sources: LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Levels.fyi, Welcome to the Jungle, Indeed.
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