UK Salary Guide
Backend salary in New Works
Backend salary data for New Works on Geekery.io. Not enough live + recently expired listings to produce a reliable estimate yet.
Last updated 17 July 2026 · Refreshed nightly from live + recently expired listings
Frequently asked questions
What is the average backend developer salary in the UK?
The median backend developer salary in the UK sits in the £65k - £85k band depending on experience level. Senior and lead backend roles regularly command £100k+.
Do backend developer salaries vary by city?
Yes — London roles typically pay 15-20% more than the national median. Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh cluster slightly above the median, while many remote-first roles pay the national median regardless of where you live.
Which tech stack pays the most for backend roles?
Go, Rust and Elixir roles tend to sit at the top of the salary band, with Java and Python roles clustered around the median. Senior platform engineers with Kubernetes experience command a noticeable premium.