Let's talk about the DFW tech landscape specifically for women. The data tells an important story.
Gender pay gap in DFW tech (2025 data):
- Women earn ~92 cents per dollar compared to men in equivalent DFW tech roles (Hired.com report)
- Gap narrows at senior levels (96 cents) and widens at entry level (88 cents)
- DFW gap is slightly better than national average (89 cents)
Best DFW employers for women in tech (Glassdoor + Comparably ratings):
- USAA — Strong ERGs, pay equity audits, on-site childcare. Women in leadership: 38%.
- Capital One — Tech Diversity initiatives, return-to-work program after career breaks. Women in tech: 31%.
- Toyota — DEI dashboard published publicly. Paid parental leave: 12 weeks.
- Texas Instruments — WE@TI (Women in Engineering) network. Mentorship programs.
- State Farm — Flexible schedules, generous parental leave, women in leadership: 40%.
Communities and networking:
- Women Who Code DFW — Monthly meetups, job board, mentorship. Free.
- DFW Women in Tech — LinkedIn group, 5,000+ members. Quarterly events.
- Girls Who Code — DFW chapters for younger women entering the pipeline.
- Ellevate Network Dallas — Professional women's network. Cross-industry.
Return-to-work programs:
- Capital One: "Returning Talent" — 16-week paid program for women returning after 2+ year career break
- JPMorgan Chase: "ReEntry Program" — similar structure
Sources:
- Hired.com — State of Tech Salaries 2025 (gender pay gap data)
- Glassdoor — employer diversity ratings
- Comparably — best companies for women
- BLS — DFW tech employment by gender
- Company diversity reports — publicly available