Content has loaded

Software engineer salary in Dallas, TX, 2026

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

Average base salary

$112,751
16%
below national average
Average $112,751
Low $78,559
High $161,825

The average salary for a software engineer is $112,751 per year in Dallas, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.335 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Dallas, TX

slide 1 of 6
slide1 of 6
Software Engineer (.NET / Pyth...
Common Objects
Dallas, TX
$80,000 - $130,000 a year
Full-time
8 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Dallas, TX

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cotality
 
$289,550per year
View company
CSS Staffing
 
$224,640per year
Apollo Professional Solutions,...
 
$203,840per year
TalentBurst, Inc
 
$199,680per year
New Relic
 
$195,000per year
TekWissen Group
 
$187,200per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Dallas, TX

  1. Arlington, TX
    $143,196 per year
  2. Fort Worth, TX
    $141,503 per year
  3. Austin, TX
    $130,534 per year
  4. Bedford, TX
    $116,876 per year
  5. San Antonio, TX
    $116,522 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
vs

How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Dallas, TX?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $57,281 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $66,832 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $166,737 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $36.67 per hour