No state income tax; among the fastest-growing tech markets.
Salary data for Texas.
Averages below cover the 4 metros in this region. A Security+ role averages $94,250, topping out at $105,000 in Austin.
regional average
Range $85,000–$105,000 · top pay in Austin
regional average
Range $71,000–$88,000 · top pay in Austin
regional average
Range $58,000–$72,000 · top pay in Austin
| City | Security+ | Network+ | A+ | Test centers | Job market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | $105,000 | $88,000 | $72,000 | 8 | very high |
| Dallas, TX | $95,000 | $80,000 | $65,000 | 10 | high |
| Houston, TX | $92,000 | $77,000 | $63,000 | 12 | high |
| San Antonio, TX | $85,000 | $71,000 | $58,000 | 6 | moderate |
Salaries are average estimates for certified professionals; test-center counts are approximate Pearson VUE locations in each metro area.
Texas has no state income tax, and Austin, Dallas, and Houston rank among the fastest-growing tech job markets in the country. A dollar of salary here is a dollar of gross, with no state bite on top.
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