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Senior Software Engineers in Dallas earn $140K–$195K. Median: $168K. Based on 21 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $168K · Based on 21 public job postings · Updated June 21, 2026
This Senior Software Engineer salary benchmark for Dallas is built from public job postings at high-growth and AI-native companies — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Dallas Senior Software Engineer pay runs 10% below the national median.
Senior Software Engineers are engineers who design, build, and operate the core software systems. This benchmark reflects Senior-level base compensation for Dallas-based roles at high-growth and AI-native companies.
What is the average Senior Software Engineer salary in Dallas?
The median pay is $168K, with a typical range of $140K–$195K, based on 21 public Dallas job postings collected in 2025–2026.
How does Dallas compare to the national Senior Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $187K; Dallas is shown above.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages — no private placement or client data. Minimum 15 Dallas postings.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 21 public job postings located in Dallas (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Equity is excluded. At least 15 Dallas postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 21, 2026.
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