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Software engineer salary in Austin, TX (Updated 2026)

How much does a Software Engineer make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$131,323
same
as national average
Average $131,323
Low $82,128
High $209,987

The average salary for a software engineer is $131,323 per year in Austin, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.910 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 14, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Software Support Engineer
GLG Srl3.2out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$80,500 - $96,500 a year
13 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UKG
 
$284,350per year
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Engtal
 
$250,000per year
Akima
 
$250,000per year
Amazon Warehouse
 
$229,840per year
NinjaOne
 
$222,500per year
Bumble
 
$222,500per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Austin, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $142,722 per year
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $141,311 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $131,323 per year
  4. Frisco, TX
    $126,364 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $116,273 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Austin, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $80,934 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,001 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $196,883 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $33.45 per hour