Senior Software Engineer Salary in Austin

💰 $137K–$183K salary range

Median: $164K  ·  Based on 100 public job postings  ·  Updated September 9, 2026

This Senior Software Engineer salary benchmark for Austin is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Senior Software Engineer pay in Austin vs. national

• Austin: $164K median
• National: $180K median

Austin Senior Software Engineer pay runs 9% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Austin by seniority

• Software Engineer: $144K
• ASIC / Chip Design Engineer: $152K
• Senior Hardware Engineer: $160K
• Senior Software Engineer: $164K
• Engineering Manager: $185K
• Staff Software Engineer: $213K

What does a Senior Software Engineer in Austin do?

Senior Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for Austin-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.

Common questions

What is the average Senior Software Engineer salary in Austin?
The median pay is $164K, with a typical range of $137K–$183K, based on 100 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Austin compare to the national Senior Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $180K; Austin is shown above.

Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Austin postings.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 100 public job postings located in Austin (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Austin postings required to publish. Last refreshed September 9, 2026.

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