Software Designer Salary in Austin, TX

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How much does a Software Designer make in Austin, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Designer in Austin, TX is $154,816. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $126,964 to a high of $186,339, with most professionals earning between $140,237 and $171,316.

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Average Salary Range for Software Designer in Austin, TX

Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Software Designer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Designer in Austin, TX. The base salary for Software Designer ranges from $140,237 to $171,316 with the average base salary of $154,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $145,853 to $186,190 with the average total cash compensation of $164,044.

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Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $154,816 $140,237 - $171,316
Bonus $9,228 $5,616 - $14,874
Total Pay $164,044 $145,853 - $186,190
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Software Designer Salary Near Austin, TX

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Round Rock, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $139,713 - $170,676 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Killeen, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $128,779 - $157,318 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Temple, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $127,957 - $156,315 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE San Antonio, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $131,895 - $161,125 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Waco, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $126,824 - $154,930 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
CITY, STATE Houston, TX AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $141,385 - $172,718 COMPARE TO Austin, TX
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About Austin, Texas    Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 1....More

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