What the data says about frontend developer pay in Dallas
Here is how that number compares with the rest of the United States, with TX, and with other jobs in Dallas.
How Dallas compares with United States and TX
San Jose leads at US$166,670, 72% above Dallas, while Portland sits at US$73,920. The neighbours in the ranking are Chicago and Philadelphia.
Inside TX, Dallas is the best-paying of 4 observed metros, 11% above their US$87,100 average. For comparison: Houston (US$89,040), San Antonio (US$77,730) and Austin (US$84,960).
Is US$96,740 a good salary in Dallas?
With a COL index of 100, there is little difference between headline pay and price-adjusted pay (US$96,700).
Adjusting for prices does not move Dallas in the ranking: it is 10th of 19 on both cash and buying power.
Run the median through our simplified tax model (13% effective) and about US$7,000 lands each month. Budget US$1,650 for a modeled 1-bedroom — 24% of pay — and other modeled costs, and roughly US$3,530 remains.
Other TX options for frontend developers
In Houston — also in TX — the median is US$89,040 (-8% vs Dallas), and the modeled budget leaves US$500 less each month.
San Antonio (also in TX) pays US$77,730, 20% less than Dallas; modeled monthly leftover is US$1,240 lower.
In New York — similar cost level, COL 100 — the median is US$104,820 (+8% vs Dallas), and the modeled budget leaves US$520 more each month.
Where Frontend Developer ranks among Dallas jobs
Of the 9 roles we track in Dallas, Frontend Developer is 8th by median; the highest is Lawyer (US$168,510).
Closest neighbours in the Dallas list: Project Manager at US$98,900 (+2%) and Accountant at US$82,620 (-15%).
Entry-level vs senior frontend developer pay in Dallas
The Dallas market rewards seniority more than entry: the 90th percentile (US$165,430) ranks 10th of 19, but the 10th (US$54,510) only 13th.
For the top 10% of earners, San Jose leads with US$233,990 at the 90th percentile, +41% against Dallas.
The frontend developer pay range in Dallas
Expect wide variation between offers: the 10th percentile is US$54,510 and the 90th US$165,430, a 3.0× ratio.