Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary in Austin, TX
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Leander, Hutto.
Median salary$107,402
Middle 50%$93k–$116.8k
vs. national median−7%comparison median $115,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,360 |
| 25th | $92,969 |
| 50th (median) | $107,402 |
| 75th | $116,802 |
| 90th | $124,490 |
Cost of living
Austin's median Software Developer (Non-R&D) salary of $107,402 is worth about $109,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Austin = 98.1).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Group Health | too few | 2 |
| The University of Texas System | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.