What the numbers say
Florida's median Software Developer wage was $126,550 in 2024, about 9% below the US median of $138,520. The gap is real, but it shrinks to almost nothing once you account for cost of living. Florida's price index sits at 100.4, essentially at the national baseline, so that $12,000 nominal gap translates to roughly $12,000 in actual purchasing power lost. Not a huge penalty, but not zero either.
The spread between the bottom and top of the pay range is wide. A developer at the 10th percentile earned $75,260 last year. One at the 90th earned $174,030. That is a difference of about $98,800 within the same occupation and state. Early-career developers and senior engineers are both called Software Developers in this data, which explains most of that range. Sub-specialty matters too: a junior web developer and a principal systems engineer will not land in the same neighborhood on that scale.
Florida employs 82,610 Software Developers, which puts it among the larger state markets for this occupation. The size of the employer pool gives job seekers more options and gives wages more competitive pressure than a thin market would.
BLS projects employment for Software Developers to grow 15.8% between 2024 and 2034, a rate it classifies as much faster than average. That projection is national, not Florida-specific, but a state with a large existing base of these workers typically tracks close to national trend.
Salary distribution
Where Florida software developers fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $98,710 and $158,430, with a median of $126,550.
Software Developers in Florida: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 1,000 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $127,481. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 18 | $88,250 |
| Level II — qualified | 89 | $106,392 |
| Level III — experienced | 51 | $138,258 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 57 | $156,509 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Software Developers in Florida. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citibank, N.A. | Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst | 70 | $153,988 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Senior Solution Specialist | 63 | $138,200 |
| FIS Management Services, LLC | Software Engineer Specialist | 21 | $144,264 |
| Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | Lead Engineer, Applications Development | 17 | $146,300 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | Software Developer | 15 | $100,797 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | 14 | $142,900 |
| Capgemini America Inc | Applications Consultant 3 | 13 | $138,024 |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. | Principal IT Developer | 12 | $146,909 |
| Publix Super Markets, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer | 12 | $157,879 |
| American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer | 11 | $138,973 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPER at ARTIFINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC$77,251ORLANDODecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503305
- Applications Development Senior Manager at Citibank, N.A.$147,500TampaDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503884
- Software Engineer Specialist at FIS Management Services, LLC$143,500JacksonvilleDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-502684
- FULL STACK DEVELOPER LEAD at ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STAFFING LLC$83,658CORAL GABLESDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-503168
- Engineer at Opendoor Labs, Inc.$325,000MiamiDecided Dec 30, 2025I-203-25356-503712
- Solution Architect at Deloitte Consulting LLP$143,062Lake MaryDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25357-504328
- .NET DEVELOPER at ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LLC$77,251MAITLANDDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501586
- Software Engineer Specialist at Total System Services LLC$134,072Wesley ChapelDecided Dec 30, 2025I-200-25356-501291
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
Software Developers pay by experience level in Florida
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Software Developers specialties in Florida
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 515 certified offers. The most common variant is Software Engineer at a median of $123,110.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 156 | $123,110 |
| Software Developer | LTIMindtree Limited | 155 | $103,000 |
| Lead Engineer, Applications Development | Raymond James & Associates, Inc. | 39 | $134,600 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 33 | $105,600 |
| Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst | Citibank, N.A. | 28 | $155,261 |
| Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 18 | $148,020 |
| Principal IT Developer | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Inc. | 18 | $150,026 |
| Applications Consultant | Capgemini America Inc | 17 | $138,024 |
| Data Engineer | Luminate Data, LLC | 15 | $123,219 |
| Application Developer | Avco Consulting, Inc. | 14 | $114,164 |
| Solution Architect | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 11 | $145,642 |
| Senior Java Developer | MedHOK, Inc. | 11 | $123,300 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Software Developers in Florida, by industry
Median offered wage across 989 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Technology and software leads with a median of $110,948.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology and software | FIS Management Services, LLC | 531 | $110,948 |
| Finance and insurance | Citibank, N.A. | 192 | $146,352 |
| Professional services | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 147 | $135,600 |
| Retail and wholesale | Publix Super Markets, Inc. | 40 | $148,642 |
| Manufacturing | Rockwell Collins Inc. | 32 | $139,055 |
| Transportation and logistics | Carnival Corporation | 18 | $131,300 |
| Real estate | Penske Truck Leasing Co LP | 8 | $134,128 |
| Healthcare | ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM SUNBELT HEALTHCARE CORP | 8 | $130,260 |
| Energy and utilities | PEOPLES GAS SYSTEM, INC. | 6 | $124,000 |
| Nonprofit and civic | American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 2 | $128,222 |
| Education | FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY | 2 | $99,533 |
| Government and public sector | DISNEY WORLDWIDE SERVICES, INC. | 2 | $158,231 |
| Media and entertainment | ARB GAMING, LLC | 1 | $200,000 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Florida over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
Common tasks (O*NET)
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+15.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for software developers in major Florida metropolitan areas.
- Miami$129,840
- Tampa$126,380
- Jacksonville$125,320
- Orlando$123,060
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Software Developers in Florida?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Software Developers in Florida is $126,550.
- How does Florida compare to the national median for Software Developers?
- The Florida median is -8.6% versus the BLS national figure of $138,520.
- What is the salary range for Software Developers in Florida?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $75,260 and the 90th-percentile at $174,030, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Software Developers a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 15.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Software Developers?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.