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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

$149,473
6%
below national average
Average $149,473
Low $102,381
High $218,224

The average salary for a senior software engineer is $149,473 per year in Austin, TX and $8,000 cash bonus per year.617 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 3, 2026).

Senior Software Engineer job openings in Austin, TX

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Senior Software Engineer
Take Command Health3.6out of 5 stars.
Austin, TX
$140,000 - $195,000 a year
22 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
    $149,473 per year
  3. Plano, TX
    $142,347 per year
  4. Houston, TX
    $138,879 per year
  5. Richardson, TX
    $138,451 per year

Where can a Senior Software Engineer earn more?

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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 $83,553 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $95,001 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $197,564 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $32.06 per hour