Texas, TX · 2026
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$128,271
per year
State Median
$124,949
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $130,500
25th %ile
$91,067
Entry
Average
$128,271
State avg
75th %ile
$160,815
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $144,594 | +13% | +4.2% |
| Plano, TX | $135,981 | +6% | +5.6% |
| Dallas, TX | $133,632 | +4% | +4% |
| Arlington, TX | $132,849 | +4% | +4.2% |
| Irving, TX | $132,849 | +4% | +2.7% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $132,066 | +3% | +3.2% |
| Garland, TX | $129,717 | +1% | +6.4% |
| Houston, TX | $128,934 | +1% | +3.1% |
| San Antonio, TX | $125,019 | -3% | +2.7% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $121,104 | -6% | +5.8% |
| El Paso, TX | $117,972 | -8% | +5.9% |
| Lubbock, TX | $117,189 | -9% | +2% |
| Laredo, TX | $115,623 | -10% | +6.2% |
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