[Onixelen]

My impression has been that back end pays more, that's why I was more inclined towards it.

I don't think I would pursue my own startup, even though I said so above.

[davelnewton]

There's no "pays more, pays less" based on front-/back-end, there's only individual jobs. It totally depends on the market, the market in your area, your skills, the technologies involved, and you.