Backend Developer
Designs and implements server-side logic, APIs, and database systems. Focuses on scalability, security, and performance of backend services.
26 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Backend Developer skill breakdownFrontend Developer
Builds and maintains user-facing web applications, focusing on performance, accessibility, and responsive design. Translates UI/UX designs into functional, interactive experiences.
24 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Frontend Developer skill breakdownSalary snapshot
Backend Developer
$135,980/yr median
$82,460 – $214,670 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1252.00, 2025)
Frontend Developer
$92,650/yr median
$48,100 – $162,290 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1254.00, 2025)
US market data (BLS/O*NET) — India-specific salary data coming soon.
6 skills both roles expect
These transfer directly if you switch between the two paths — but notice where the importance differs. Tap any skill to see why it matters.
| Skill | For Backend Developers | For Frontend Developers |
|---|---|---|
| REST APIs | Core | Important |
| Git | Core | Core |
| CI/CD | Important | Nice-to-have |
| Problem-Solvingsoft | Important | Important |
| Collaborationsoft | Important | Important |
| GraphQL | Nice-to-have | Nice-to-have |
Where the paths diverge
The skills each role expects that the other doesn't — this is the real cost of choosing one path over the other.
Only Backend Developers need
20 skills, 5 of them core
Only Frontend Developers need
18 skills, 6 of them core