What skills are most in demand for Back-End Developer roles?

The top skills required for Back-End Developer positions include various technical skills.

Back-End Developer Salary & Pay Rates in United Kingdom

Market analysis based on live job data.

£63,553 Median Salary

Salary range based on experience level

Entry Level Median Senior / Expert

£47,055 £63,553 £83,446

Verified as of July 01, 2026

The median salary and typical pay rates for a Back-End Developer in United Kingdom is £63,553 per year as of July 2026, based on 61 active job listings. Entry-level roles typically start at £47,055, while senior specialists can earn up to £83,446. Equivalent contract day rates are approximately £460 per day.

Salary Trend

Salary distribution trend for jobs in United Kingdom citing Back-End Developer.

📊 Salary Histogram

Salary distribution for jobs citing Back-End Developer over the last 6 months in United Kingdom.

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📊 Market Demand

Number of live job vacancies over time for Back-End Developer in United Kingdom.

Historical Market Data

Metric	2026	Same Period 2025	Same Period 2024
Rank	242	-	-
Rank change year-on-year	-	-	-
Permanent jobs citing Back-End Developer	61	0	0
As % of all permanent jobs in United Kingdom	0.12%	0.11%	0.10%
Number of salaries quoted	30	0	0
Entry Level	£47,055
Junior	£48,093
Median Salary	£63,553
Median salary change vs last year	-	-	-
Senior	£76,561
Expert / Top Earners	£83,446

Top Skills in Demand

Skill Name	Frequency %	Action
Python	20%	Learn This
JavaScript	18%	Learn This
Java	18%	Learn This
Microsoft Azure	18%	Learn This
AWS	18%	Learn This
SQL	20%	Learn This
Docker	20%	Learn This
TypeScript	20%	Learn This
Node.js	20%	Learn This
PostgreSQL	20%	Learn This
Apache Kafka	16%	Learn This