High-paying software engineering jobs in Houston

Software Engineering develops and maintains software applications. Engineers write code, design solutions, and ensure quality. Programming skills and problem-solving abilities are essential.


The 483 software engineering jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $101,474 and $178,563 per year. Software Engineer, Application Developer and Forward Deployed Engineer are among the most popular high-paying roles in Houston, TX.

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Updated Oct 20, 2026
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Houston, TX
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Forward Deployed Engineer

Houston

$178,563 per year

Texas

$168,121 per year

Solution Architect

Houston

$154,060 per year

Texas

$152,466 per year

Software Architect

Houston

$71.60 per hour

Texas

$71.08 per hour

Senior Software Engineer

Houston

$142,036 per year

Texas

$140,121 per year

Data Engineer

Houston

$129,518 per year

Texas

$128,018 per year

Product Manager

Houston

$119,948 per year

Texas

$126,588 per year

Full Stack Developer

Houston

$117,793 per year

Texas

$121,558 per year

Software Engineer

Houston

$112,993 per year

Texas

$117,634 per year

Automation Engineer

Houston

$103,121 per year

Texas

$103,457 per year

Application Developer

Houston

$101,474 per year

Texas

$102,238 per year

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