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Software engineer salary in Dallas, TX, 2026

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

Average base salary

$110,823
17%
below national average
Average $110,823
Low $76,892
High $159,726

The average salary for a software engineer is $110,823 per year in Dallas, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.359 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Dallas, TX

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Lead Software Engineer
Humana3.6out of 5 stars.
Dallas, TX
$129,300 - $177,800 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Dallas, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cotality
 
$289,550per year
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CSS Staffing
 
$224,640per year
Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$203,840per year
TalentBurst, Inc
 
$199,680per year
New Relic
 
$195,000per year
Stefanini IT Solution
 
$185,000per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Dallas, TX

  1. Fort Worth, TX
    $142,005 per year
  2. Arlington, TX
    $140,715 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $130,671 per year
  4. Frisco, TX
    $129,672 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $114,942 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 Dallas, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $57,563 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $66,832 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $167,790 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $36.67 per hour