NRG Energy salaries in Houston, TX
Based on 25 certified H-1B filings by NRG Energy, Inc. in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$133,254
Middle 50%$118k–$149.9k
vs. all employers here+26%comparison median $105,976
Filings25FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,664 |
| 25th | $117,998 |
| 50th (median) | $133,254 |
| 75th | $149,947 |
| 90th | $170,975 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $117,512 | $109,922 | $134,388 | 19 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $110,105 | $104,890 | $126,864 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $130,000 | $126,485 | $148,474 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $130,000 | $123,702 | $140,329 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $125,691 | $105,285 | $126,813 | 12 |
| FY2026 | $140,000 | $135,000 | $164,864 | 13 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $138,584 | 13 |
| Systems Analyst | too few | 2 |
| Data Engineer | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Houston, TX.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | $149,947 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.