Software Engineer Salary in Dallas

💰 $114K–$154K salary range

Median: $128K  ·  Based on 33 public job postings  ·  Updated July 1, 2026

This 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 base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.

📊 Salary breakdown

Software Engineer pay in Dallas vs. national

• Dallas: $128K median
• National: $162K median

Dallas Software Engineer pay runs 21% below the national median.

Engineering salaries in Dallas by seniority

• Software Engineer: $128K
• Senior Software Engineer: $169K

What does a Software Engineer in Dallas do?

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

Common questions

What is the average Software Engineer salary in Dallas?
The median pay is $128K, with a typical range of $114K–$154K, based on 33 public Dallas job postings collected in 2025–2026.

How does Dallas compare to the national Software Engineer salary?
The national median is $162K; 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.

Methodology

Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 33 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 July 1, 2026.

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