As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Texas is $141,306, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,717 weekly, or $11,776 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Computer Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Senior Computer Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $124,031 to $158,211. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,263) and 75th percentile ($150,155), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,211 per year. This $17,892 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, Texas Senior Computer Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 40 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $124,031 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $132,263 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $141,306 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $150,155 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $158,211 TX September 01, 2026
25% $132,263 10% $124,031 90% $158,211 75% $150,155 $141,306 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $162,552 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $160,729 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $158,922 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $164,008 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $160,279 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $177,690 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $167,805 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $160,554 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $160,131 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $165,697 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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