Salary Data

Software Engineer Salary
in Austin

2026 compensation data based on aggregated market sources, adjusted for Austin cost of living and Technology industry rates.

P25 (Low)$130,410

Median$155,250

P75 (High)$186,300

+4.2% YoY for Software Engineer+6.8% YoY in Austin

Salary by Experience Level

Entry Level0-2 years

$105,570

$89,424$124,200

Mid Level3-6 years

$155,250

$130,410$186,300

Senior Level7+ years

$221,076

$186,300$267,030

The median Software Engineer in Austin earns $155,250 per year in the Technology industry at mid-level experience.
Salaries range from $89,424 (entry-level, P25) to $267,030 (senior-level, P75).
Austin has a 1.08x location multiplier, meaning salaries are 8% above the national baseline.
Software Engineer compensation is trending up at 4.2% year-over-year.

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