Software Engineer Salary in Austin

💰 $140K–$250K salary range

Median: $180K  ·  Based on 59 public job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 2026

This 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

Software Engineer pay in Austin vs. national

• Austin: $180K median
• National: $200K median

Austin Software Engineer pay runs 10% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Austin by seniority

• Software Engineer: $180K
• Senior Software Engineer: $204K
• Engineering Manager: $215K
• Staff Software Engineer: $277K

What does a Software Engineer in Austin do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Austin?
The median base salary is $180K, with a typical range of $140K–$250K, based on 59 public Austin job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Austin compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $200K; 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

USD base salary aggregated from 59 public job postings located in Austin (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. At least 15 Austin postings required to publish. Last refreshed June 10, 2026.

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