As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in San Antonio, TX is $134,929, equivalent to $65 per hour, $2,595 weekly, or $11,244 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in San Antonio, TX vary widely, spanning from $118,450 to $151,051. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($126,303) and 75th percentile ($143,368), while top earners (90th percentile) make $151,051 per year. This $17,065 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Attention to Detail or 3D CAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, San Antonio Senior Computer Engineer often earn 4.5% lower than national averages. However, San Antonio currently ranks 642 statewide for Senior Computer 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
Senior Computer Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $118,450 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $126,303 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $134,929 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $143,368 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $151,051 San Antonio, TX April 01, 2026
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A software engineer is a person who applies the principles of software engineering to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of computer software. Prior to the mid-1970s, software practitioners called themselves computer programmers or software developers, regardless of their actual jobs. Many people prefer to call themselves software developer and programmer, because most widely agree what these terms mean, while the exact meaning of software engineer is still being debated....

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Computer Engineer in San Antonio, TX. The base salary for Senior Computer Engineer ranges from $126,303 to $143,368 with the average base salary of $134,929. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $155,813 to $198,379 with the average total cash compensation of $176,600.
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