IBM employees working as Software Developer (Backend) in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 36 ratings. This is 31% higher than the average of Software Developer (Backend) professionals at IBM worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Software Developer (Backend) ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at CA$77,863 per year (estimate) and goes up to CA$155,156 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Software Developer (Backend) at IBM is CA$164,275 per year or CA$79 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly CA$253,368 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between CA$132,112 (25th percentile) and CA$207,080 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 94 salaries submitted by IBM Software Developer (Backend) professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.