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Junior software engineer salary in Austin, TX, 2026

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

Average base salary

$95,001
11%
above national average
Average $95,001
Low $56,758
High $159,014

The average salary for a junior software engineer is $95,001 per year in Austin, TX. 8 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 7, 2026).

Junior Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Junior Software Engineer (AI-F...
Texas Sports Academy Main
Austin, TX
1 week ago

Highest paying companies for Junior Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Morales Professional
 
$90,000per year
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Itech US, Inc.
 
$90,000per year
Artech Information Systems L.L...
 
$88,400per year
CharterUp
 
$85,000per year
General Motors (GM)
 
$80,725per year
Dunson and Associates
 
$80,000per year

Highest paying cities for Junior Software Engineers near Austin, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $95,001 per year
  2. Arlington, TX
    $87,049 per year
  3. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
    $87,035 per year
  4. Irving, TX
    $78,250 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $75,016 per year

Where can a Junior Software Engineer earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Junior Software Engineer get paid in Austin, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $82,852 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,001 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $196,921 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.28 per hour