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Software engineering manager salary in Austin, TX, 2026

How much does a Software Engineering Manager make in Austin, TX?

Average base salary

$188,859
13%
above national average
Average $188,859
Low $148,457
High $240,257

The average salary for a software engineering manager is $188,859 per year in Austin, TX and $10,000 cash bonus per year.40 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 8, 2026).

Software Engineering Manager job openings in Austin, TX

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Software Engineering Manager, ...
Govini2.4out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineering Manager in Austin, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wise
 
$235,000per year
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Amazon Web Services
 
$211,333per year
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PIMCO
 
$207,500per year
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Amazon.com
 
$205,174per year
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SecurityScorecard
 
$200,000per year
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Procore Technologies
 
$199,849per year
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Highest paying cities for Software Engineering Managers near Austin, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $206,949 per year
  2. Austin, TX
    $188,859 per year
  3. Irving, TX
    $174,073 per year
  4. Plano, TX
    $173,949 per year
  5. Fort Worth, TX
    $162,339 per year

Where can a Software Engineering Manager earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineering Managers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineering Manager get paid in Austin, TX?

Principal Software Engineering Manager

Job openings
Average $200,802 per year

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Job openings
Average $200,511 per year