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How Much Do Software Developers Make in Texas?

Median wage from BLS May 2025 — and the after-tax number the salary sites skip. Tax year 2026.

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According to payandtaxes.com's analysis of BLS May 2025 data and 2026 tax law, the median Software Developers in Texas earns $132,150 per year and takes home $101,591 ($8,466/month) — a keep-rate of 76.9%, with 163,880 employed in the state.

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Pay statement · monthly
Texas
$132,150 / yr
Gross pay$11,012.50
Federal income tax$1,704.16
Social Security$682.78
Medicare$159.68
Texas state income tax$0.00
You keep$8,465.89
76.9% of gross keptIRS 2026 tables
Questions
How much do Software Developers make in Texas?

The median Software Developers in Texas earns $132,150 per year (BLS May 2025), about $63.54 per hour.

What is that after taxes?

$132,150 gross in Texas keeps $101,591 after federal income tax ($20,450), FICA ($10,109) and state income tax ($0) — $8,466 per month, a 76.9% keep-rate.

How does Texas compare to the national median for Software Developers?

The Texas median is $3,830 below the national median of $135,980.

Which state pays Software Developers the most?

California has the highest median gross for Software Developers at $174,410 — but compare take-home, not gross: state taxes change the order.

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