As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Austin, TX is $82,981, equivalent to $40 per hour, $1,596 weekly, or $6,915 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 Austin, TX vary widely, spanning from $71,156 to $100,541. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($76,792) and 75th percentile ($92,172), while top earners (90th percentile) make $100,541 per year. This $15,380 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, Austin Software Sales Engineer often earn 1.5% lower than national averages. However, Austin currently ranks 383 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 $71,156 Austin, TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $76,792 Austin, TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $82,981 Austin, TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $92,172 Austin, TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $100,541 Austin, TX September 01, 2026
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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 Austin, TX. The base salary for Software Sales Engineer ranges from $76,792 to $92,172 with the average base salary of $82,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $81,155 to $100,482 with the average total cash compensation of $89,992.

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