Software Engineer salary in Texas
Typical advertised pay for Software Engineer roles in Texas, from real job postings on FindRole.
Median advertised base salary
$178,175
Most postings fall between $142,550 and $219,425.
Based on 187 postings across 44 companies. Updated October 27, 2026.
As of October 2026, the median advertised base salary for Software Engineer roles in Texas is $178,175, based on 187 live job postings from 44 employers tracked by FindRole.
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Salary by seniority
| Level | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | $145,906 | $178,175 | $212,588 | 82 |
| Principal | $209,000 | $252,500 | $282,150 | 17 |
| Not specified | $103,630 | $135,000 | $143,738 | 39 |
Skills employers ask for in Software Engineer roles are on the national page →
Top companies hiring Software Engineers
- PayPal 35 postings · median $199,600
- Nvidia 19 postings · median $235,750
- SpaceX 14 postings · median $145,000
- Jack Henry & Associates 10 postings · median $95,700
- Cloudflare, Inc 9 postings · median $230,000
- Caterpillar 8 postings · median $169,344
- GEICO 7 postings · median $170,000
- US Bank 6 postings · median $129,315
Open Software Engineer roles right now
The postings these numbers come from — see all Software Engineer jobs.
- Senior Software Engineer, Windows Cisco · Remote (Ann Arbor, MI) View →
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- Senior Software Engineer, Security, AI & Data Platforms Apple Inc · Austin, TX View →
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- Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services Apple Inc · Austin, TX View →
- Senior Software Engineer, Frontend Circle · Remote (San Francisco, CA) View →
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Create a free accountThese figures are the midpoint of the advertised salary range on real Software Engineer job postings indexed by FindRole — employer-stated base pay, not total compensation (they exclude equity and bonuses), and they reflect the roles we index rather than the whole market. A guide, not a guarantee.