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Software engineer salary in Houston, TX (Updated 2026)

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

Average base salary

$113,016
16%
below national average
Average $113,016
Low $78,412
High $162,890

The average salary for a software engineer is $113,016 per year in Houston, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.228 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 5, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Software Engineer (Human Landi...
Cimarron Software Services Inc4.2out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
Full-time
7 hours 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. Fort Worth, TX
    $142,606 per year
  2. Arlington, TX
    $142,454 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $130,766 per year
  4. Frisco, TX
    $129,672 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $114,804 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 $74,158 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $155,530 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.32 per hour