As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Front End Engineer in Houston, TX is $82,368, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,584 weekly, or $6,864 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Front End Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Front End Engineer in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $67,867 to $105,784. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($74,777) and 75th percentile ($94,625), while top earners (90th percentile) make $105,784 per year. This $19,848 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Digital Marketing, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Front End Engineer often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Front End Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Front End Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Front End Engineer Salary $67,867 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Front End Engineer Salary $74,777 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Front End Engineer Salary $82,368 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Front End Engineer Salary $94,625 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Front End Engineer Salary $105,784 Houston, TX April 01, 2026
25% $74,777 10% $67,867 90% $105,784 75% $94,625 $82,368 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

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