salary$129,440 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,400per year
Top pay (top 10%)$181,770per year
Jobs in the area22,940people work this job
Can a software developer afford Houston?
Cheap. Rent of $1,533 a month takes 14.2% 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 Houston, TX?
The median pay for a software developer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area is $129,440 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $80,400 and $181,770.
Can a software developer afford to live in Houston?
Typical rent of $1,533 a month takes 14.2% 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 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.