As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Texas is $81,749, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,572 weekly, or $6,812 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 Texas vary widely, spanning from $70,100 to $99,048. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,651) and 75th percentile ($90,804), while top earners (90th percentile) make $99,048 per year. This $15,153 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, Texas Software Sales Engineer often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 52 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide 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 $70,100 TX September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $75,651 TX September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $81,749 TX September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $90,804 TX September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $99,048 TX September 01, 2026
25% $75,651 10% $70,100 90% $99,048 75% $90,804 $81,749 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $76,397 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $75,540 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $74,691 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $77,081 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $75,328 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $83,511 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $78,866 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $75,458 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $75,259 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $77,875 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Software Sales Engineer

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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