As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Computer Engineer in Texas is $141,338, equivalent to $68 per hour, $2,718 weekly, or $11,778 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $124,079 to $158,129. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($132,304) and 75th percentile ($150,127), while top earners (90th percentile) make $158,129 per year. This $17,823 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 $124,079 TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $132,304 TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $141,338 TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $150,127 TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Computer Engineer Salary $158,129 TX March 01, 2026
25% $132,304 10% $124,079 90% $158,129 75% $150,127 $141,338 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 $157,580 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $157,669 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $158,059 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $169,712 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $156,906 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $175,139 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $164,675 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $159,886 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $156,906 Date Updated March 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $165,047 Date Updated March 01, 2026
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