Texas, TX · 2026
Software Developers Salary in Texas (2026)
Average across 13 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$145,570
per year
State Median
$133,657
per year
vs National Average
-2%
national avg: $148,100
25th %ile
$103,413
Entry
Average
$145,570
State avg
75th %ile
$169,043
Senior
Software Developers Salary by City in Texas
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $164,094 | +13% | +3.6% |
| Plano, TX | $154,320 | +6% | +3.6% |
| Dallas, TX | $151,654 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Irving, TX | $150,765 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Arlington, TX | $150,765 | +4% | +3.6% |
| Fort Worth, TX | $149,877 | +3% | +3.6% |
| Garland, TX | $147,211 | +1% | +3.6% |
| Houston, TX | $146,322 | +1% | +3.6% |
| San Antonio, TX | $141,879 | -3% | +3.6% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $137,436 | -6% | +3.6% |
| El Paso, TX | $133,882 | -8% | +3.6% |
| Lubbock, TX | $132,993 | -9% | +3.6% |
| Laredo, TX | $131,216 | -10% | +3.6% |
Compare cities side by side
See how Software Developers salaries stack up across Texas cities.