Software Developer salary in Texas
See how much software developers earn in Texas, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$124,000
Median hourly
$60
Employment
82,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$132,000
Texas median
$124,000
Difference
-6%
What that salary is really worth in Texas
Texas's cost of living is 93 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 7% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 85 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$124,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$133,333
vs national median
+$1,333
Adjusted for local prices, a software developer in Texas has the buying power of roughly $133,333 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
No state income tax
Largest job markets
Houston, Dallas, Austin
Software Developer pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Texas. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.