As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Software Sales Engineer in Texas is $81,683, equivalent to $39 per hour, $1,571 weekly, or $6,807 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Software Sales Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Software Sales Engineer in Texas vary widely, spanning from $70,067 to $98,960. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($75,603) and 75th percentile ($90,726), while top earners (90th percentile) make $98,960 per year. This $15,123 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 $70,067 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $75,603 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $81,683 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $90,726 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Software Sales Engineer Salary $98,960 TX April 01, 2026
25% $75,603 10% $70,067 90% $98,960 75% $90,726 $81,683 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $74,261 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $74,303 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $74,487 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $79,978 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $73,943 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $82,535 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $77,604 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $75,348 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $73,943 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $77,780 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Software Sales Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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