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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic Backend Engineer Salaries in Los Angeles

The average Hot Topic Backend Engineer in Los Angeles earns an estimated $98,301 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $90,197 with a $8,104 bonus. Hot Topic's Backend Engineer compensation is $8,908 less than the US average for a Backend Engineer. Backend Engineer salaries at Hot Topic in Los Angeles can range from $52,000 - $138,000.

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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$98,301

Average Compensation

$90,197: avg. base

$8,104: avg. bonus

Backend Engineer Salaries at Hot Topic

In Los Angeles, Backend Engineers earn $3,878 more than Developers, and $27,104 less than DevOps.

Director of Engineering

$192k*

Lead Engineer

$159k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Principal Engineer

$150k*

Engineering Manager

$142k*

Senior Developer

$139k*

Data Scientist

$130k*

DevOps

$125k*

Developer

$94k*

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

In Los Angeles, The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

$143,170 Avg. total comp.

+$19k

Engineering

$124,034 Avg. total comp.

Product

$120,030 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

Backend Engineer Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Backend Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $114,851, while the average male Backend Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $110,640.

Backend Engineer Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Native American Backend Engineer at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $144,000, while the average Caucasian Backend Engineer at similar sized companies reported making $96,942.

How Backend Engineers at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Backend Engineers at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of Backend Engineers at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (41%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

41% Yes

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