salary$134,120 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$96,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$209,890per year
Jobs in the area31,960people work this job
Can a software developer afford Austin?
Cheap. Rent of $1,932 a month takes 17.3% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Austin, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area is $134,120 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $96,110 and $209,890.
Can a software developer afford to live in Austin?
Typical rent of $1,932 a month takes 17.3% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area.