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Senior software engineer salary in Austin, TX (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$149,966
5%
below national average
Average $149,966
Low $102,817
High $218,735

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $149,966 per year in Austin, TX and $8,000 cash bonus per year.628 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 26, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Sr. SW Engineer
Visa3.9out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$110,700 - $171,800 a year
Full-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Selby Jennings
 
$300,000per year
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Amazon Stores
 
$262,500per year
Inceed
 
$250,000per year
Roku
 
$248,435per year
Tryfacta
 
$239,200per year
Steadily Insurance Agency
 
$226,429per year

Highest paying cities for Senior Software Engineers near Austin, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $155,523 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $149,966 per year
  3. Plano, TX
    $141,604 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $138,405 per year
  5. Richardson, TX
    $135,811 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Senior Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Senior 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