Texas, TX · 2026
Software Developers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$135,751
per year
State Median
$130,011
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $138,110
25th %ile
$99,471
Entry
Average
$135,751
State avg
75th %ile
$164,678
Senior
Software Developers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $153,025 | +13% | +1.9% |
| Plano, TX | $143,910 | +6% | +4% |
| Dallas, TX | $141,424 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Irving, TX | $140,595 | +4% | +2.4% |
| Arlington, TX | $140,595 | +4% | +5.9% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $139,767 | +3% | +6.5% |
| Garland, TX | $137,281 | +1% | +3.5% |
| Houston, TX | $136,452 | +1% | +5% |
| San Antonio, TX | $132,309 | -3% | +5.3% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $128,166 | -6% | +3% |
| El Paso, TX | $124,851 | -8% | +5% |
| Lubbock, TX | $124,022 | -9% | +5.1% |
| Laredo, TX | $122,365 | -10% | +5.9% |
Compare cities side by side
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