Software Developers Salary in Houston, TX

8 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Software Developers in Houston is $95,164 — 22% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$95,164
Average
$57,098
Min Est.
$171,294
Max Est.
8
Filings

Top Employers for Software Developers in Houston

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
COGNIER INC $79,851 2
Section 2

Software Developers in Other Cities

Frisco, TX
$101,564
18 filings
Palo Alto, CA
$154,551
17 filings
Fremont, CA
$152,699
10 filings
Addison, TX
$88,733
9 filings
Cupertino, CA
$194,971
8 filings
Irving, TX
$106,349
8 filings
Sunnyvale, CA
$194,971
8 filings
Tampa, FL
$95,978
8 filings

Other Roles in Houston

Software Developer ($99,965) Software Engineer ($103,378) Assistant Professor ($157,752) Data Engineer ($98,777) Postdoctoral Fellow ($66,600) Computer Programmer ($79,554) Business Analyst ($79,326) Data Scientist ($107,990)
Section 3
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.