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Software Engineer Salary in Dallas

Software Engineer Salary in Dallas

Software Engineers in Dallas earn $117K–$200K. Median: $141K. Based on 15 public job postings (2025–2026).

💰 $117K–$200K salary range

Median: $141K  ·  Based on 15 public Dallas job postings  ·  Updated June 10, 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: $141K median
  • National: $200K median

Dallas Software Engineer pay runs 29% below the national median.

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 base salary is $141K, with a typical range of $117K–$200K, based on 15 public Dallas job postings collected in 2025–2026.

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

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

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