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Software Developer Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$130,980/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$62.97/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
87,890
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$126,656 #36 of 50

Software Developer pay in Florida, explained

Software developers in Florida earn a median of $130,980 per year ($62.97 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $80,050, while the most experienced software developers reach about $204,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $130,980 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $130,980 is worth about $126,656 in national buying power — ranking Florida #36 for real pay (vs #19 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$80,050
$38.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$130,980
$62.97/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$204,400
$98.27/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $130,980 $126,656
Georgia $131,010 $136,054 −$30
Alabama $122,540 $137,960 +$8,440

Software Developer in Florida: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Florida?

Software developers in Florida earn a median of $130,980 per year ($62.97 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Florida pay software developers well?

At $130,980, Florida pays 4% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 87,890 work in the state.

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