Programmer Analyst salary in Houston, TX
Based on 630 certified H-1B filings in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Spring, Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress.
Also listed as: Computer Programmer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,568 |
| 25th | $72,696 |
| 50th (median) | $79,102 |
| 75th | $95,157 |
| 90th | $125,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,402 | $74,402 | $90,400 | 302 |
| FY2021 | $84,511 | $84,510 | $92,858 | 160 |
| FY2022 | $88,588 | $88,587 | $103,646 | 198 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $74,734 | $90,000 | 294 |
| FY2024 | $73,920 | $72,592 | $90,000 | 353 |
| FY2025 | $79,104 | $79,102 | $97,625 | 384 |
| FY2026 | $76,190 | $66,061 | $90,000 | 246 |
Cost of living
Houston's median Programmer Analyst salary of $79,102 is worth about $80,200 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Houston = 98.6).
Compared with all workers here
All Computer Programmers in the Houston, TX area earned a median of $96,440 in May 2025 (1,340 employed). The H-1B median here is $79,102, 18% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mphasis | $105,000 | 149 |
| Skilltune Technologies | $79,200 | 31 |
| Glosoft Technologies | $79,102 | 29 |
| Stiaos Technologies | $79,102 | 18 |
| Wipro | $79,102 | 17 |
| Tech Mahindra | too few | 9 |
| LTIMindtree | too few | 9 |
| Quest IT Solutions | too few | 9 |
| Accenture | too few | 8 |
| Artha Technologies | too few | 8 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,311 | 68 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,102 | 418 |
| Senior · Level III | $80,000 | 84 |
| Expert · Level IV | $90,000 | 60 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,568 | $66,311 | 68 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,102 | $79,102 | 418 |
| Senior · Level III | $72,696 | $80,000 | 84 |
| Expert · Level IV | $88,317 | $90,000 | 60 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.