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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

$112,626
16%
below national average
Average $112,626
Low $77,696
High $163,261

The average salary for a software engineer is $112,626 per year in Houston, TX and $5,000 cash bonus per year.215 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Houston, TX

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Flight Software Engineer
Intuitive Machines4.3out of 5 stars.
Houston, TX
1 day 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
    $145,520 per year
  2. Arlington, TX
    $142,196 per year
  3. Irving, TX
    $139,172 per year
  4. Austin, TX
    $130,510 per year
  5. Bedford, TX
    $116,876 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 $75,016 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $166,948 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $27.32 per hour