As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Abilene, TX is $73,902, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,421 weekly, or $6,159 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Sales Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Software Sales Engineer in Abilene, TX vary widely, spanning from $63,371 to $89,534. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($68,390) and 75th percentile ($82,084), while top earners (90th percentile) make $89,534 per year. This $13,694 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Presentation or Use Cases, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Abilene Software Sales Engineer often earn 9.6% lower than national averages. However, Abilene currently ranks 784 statewide for Software Sales 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
Software Sales Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $63,371 Abilene, TX June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $68,390 Abilene, TX June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $73,902 Abilene, TX June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $82,084 Abilene, TX June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $89,534 Abilene, TX June 01, 2026
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What is a Software Sales Engineer ?

Sales engineering is a hybrid of sales and engineering that exists in industrial and commercial markets. Buying decisions in these markets are made differently than those in many consumer contexts, being based more on technical information and rational analysis and less on style, fashion, or impulse. Therefore, selling in these markets cannot depend on consumer-type sales methods alone, and instead it relies heavily on technical information and problem-solving to convince buyers that they should spend money on the seller's products or services, in order to meet a business need (that is, to sat...

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  1. This Job:

    Software Sales Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Sales Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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 Software Sales Engineer in Abilene, TX. The base salary for Software Sales Engineer ranges from $68,390 to $82,084 with the average base salary of $73,902. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,753 to $88,843 with the average total cash compensation of $79,566.

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About Abilene, Texas    Abilene is located in northeastern Taylor County. The city limits extend north into Jones County. Interstate 20 leads east 149 miles (240 km) to Fort ....More

Abilene, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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