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Principal software engineer salary in Austin, TX, 2026

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

Average base salary

$197,398
12%
above national average
Average $197,398
Low $128,919
High $302,254

The average salary for a principal software engineer is $197,398 per year in Austin, TX. 154 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 13, 2026).

Principal Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Principal Software Engineer, E...
Qualcomm4out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$211,800 - $317,800 a year
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Principal Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Bumble
 
$300,000per year
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General Motors (GM)
 
$296,375per year
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Arm
 
$259,124per year
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Realtor.com
 
$250,400per year
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AMD
 
$250,000per year
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CIRCLE
 
$248,125per year
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Highest paying cities for Principal Software Engineers near Austin, TX

  1. Austin, TX
    $197,398 per year
  2. Round Rock, TX
    $180,672 per year
  3. Fort Worth, TX
    $171,186 per year
  4. Dallas, TX
    $170,243 per year
  5. Richardson, TX
    $169,784 per year

Where can a Principal Software Engineer earn more?

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

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $83,553 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $92,107 per year

Senior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $149,431 per year

Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $130,510 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.06 per hour

Staff Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $179,879 per year