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Software engineer salary in Houston, TX

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

Average base salary

$112,442
16%
below national average
Average $112,442
Low $78,030
High $162,029

The average salary for a software engineer is $112,442 per year in Houston, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.232 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 8, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Software Development Engineer,...
Amazon Web Services3.4out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
$143,700 - $194,400 a year
Full-time
1 month ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Houston, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Dexian
 
$195,000per year
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Engineers & Constructors Inter...
 
$186,680per year
Bartech Staffing
 
$179,920per year
Progressive Recruitment
 
$164,320per year
The Structures Company, LLC
 
$157,733per year
swipejobs
 
$157,500per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Houston, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $141,765 per year
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $138,708 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $130,486 per year
  4. Frisco, TX
    $128,855 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $114,358 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 Houston, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $50,495 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $72,651 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $156,243 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $24.81 per hour