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Software engineer salary in Austin, TX

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

Average base salary

$130,486
same
as national average
Average $130,486
Low $82,085
High $207,426

The average salary for a software engineer is $130,486 per year in Austin, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.944 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated May 10, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Software Engineer, G&A Solutio...
Apple4.1out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
4 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
UKG
 
$284,350per year
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Engtal
 
$250,000per year
Akima
 
$250,000per year
Amazon Warehouse
 
$229,840per year
Bumble
 
$228,214per year
NinjaOne
 
$222,500per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Austin, 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 Austin, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $70,936 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,001 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $195,129 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $33.45 per hour