As of March 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Senior Programmer Analyst in Houston, TX is $111,034, equivalent to $53 per hour, $2,135 weekly, or $9,253 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Senior Programmer Analyst in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Senior Programmer Analyst in Houston, TX vary widely, spanning from $94,616 to $128,500. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($102,440) and 75th percentile ($120,177), while top earners (90th percentile) make $128,500 per year. This $17,737 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or Application Development, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Houston Senior Programmer Analyst often earn 2.3% lower than national averages. However, Houston currently ranks 356 statewide for Senior Programmer Analyst 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 Programmer Analyst Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Senior Programmer Analyst Salary $94,616 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25th Percentile Senior Programmer Analyst Salary $102,440 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
50th Percentile Senior Programmer Analyst Salary $111,034 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
75th Percentile Senior Programmer Analyst Salary $120,177 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
90th Percentile Senior Programmer Analyst Salary $128,500 Houston, TX March 01, 2026
25% $102,440 10% $94,616 90% $128,500 75% $120,177 $111,034 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Senior Programmer Analyst jobs in Houston, Texas

Senior Data Analyst / Programmer

Huntington Bank - Dallas, TX

Senior Data Analyst / Programmer

Huntington Bancshares, Inc. - Dallas, TX

Search More Senior Programmer Analyst Jobs in Houston, Texas

Senior Programmer Analyst

Review the job openings, similar jobs, level of education, and experience requirements for the Senior Programmer Analyst job to confirm that it is the job you are seeking.

See user submitted job responsibilities for Senior Programmer Analyst.

Job Openings for Senior Programmer Analyst in Houston, TX

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Senior Programmer Analyst, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
102440
120177
111034

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
104349
132860
117874
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Senior Programmer Analyst in Houston, TX. The base salary for Senior Programmer Analyst ranges from $102,440 to $120,177 with the average base salary of $111,034. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,349 to $132,860 with the average total cash compensation of $117,874.

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

102440
120177

 

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

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Senior Programmer Analyst Salary in popular cities: San AntonioDallasAustin

Skills associated with Senior Programmer Analyst: Design, Programming, #develop

Jobs with a similar salary range to Senior Programmer Analyst : Sharepoint Development, Siebel Developer, Founder Associate