How much does a Startup Software Engineer make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Startup Software Engineer in Houston, TX is $76,217. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $61,550 to a high of $89,927, with most professionals earning between $68,540 and $83,394.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Startup Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $61,550 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $68,540 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $76,217 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $83,394 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $89,927 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $68,540 10% $61,550 90% $89,927 75% $83,394 $76,217 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Startup Software Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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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

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