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
$137,461
per year
State Median
$129,893
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $139,850
25th %ile
$99,059
Entry
Average
$137,461
State avg
75th %ile
$165,848
Senior
Software and Web Developers, Programmers, and Testers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $154,953 | +13% | +3.5% |
| Plano, TX | $145,723 | +6% | +3.5% |
| Dallas, TX | $143,206 | +4% | +3.5% |
| Irving, TX | $142,367 | +4% | +3.5% |
| Arlington, TX | $142,367 | +4% | +3.5% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $141,528 | +3% | +3.5% |
| Garland, TX | $139,010 | +1% | +3.5% |
| Houston, TX | $138,171 | +1% | +3.5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $133,976 | -3% | +3.5% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $129,780 | -6% | +3.5% |
| El Paso, TX | $126,424 | -8% | +3.5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $125,585 | -9% | +3.5% |
| Laredo, TX | $123,907 | -10% | +3.5% |
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