How much does a Junior Programmer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Junior Programmer in Houston, TX is $83,177. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $74,799 to $91,009, with most professionals earning between $67,170 and $98,139.

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Junior Programmer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $67,170 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $74,799 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $83,177 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $91,009 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Junior Programmer Salary $98,139 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $74,799 10% $67,170 90% $98,139 75% $91,009 $83,177 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Junior Programmer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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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