How Much Does a Programming Engineer Make in Austin, TX ? (2021 Salary Guide)

Programming Engineer Salary in Austin, TX

As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Programming Engineer in Austin, TX is $140,714, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,706 weekly, or $11,726 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Programming Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Programming Engineer in Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $119,186 to $163,322. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,445) and 75th percentile ($152,548), while top earners (90th percentile) make $163,322 per year. This $23,103 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Software Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Austin Programming Engineer often earn 1.1% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 387 statewide for Programming Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

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10th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $119,186 Austin, TX May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $129,445 Austin, TX May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $140,714 Austin, TX May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $152,548 Austin, TX May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Programming Engineer Salary $163,322 Austin, TX May 18, 2021
25% $129,445 10% $119,186 90% $163,322 75% $152,548 $140,714 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build, and test machines, systems, structures and materials to fulfill objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in...

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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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