Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Florida | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $130,980 | $142,991 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $62.97 | $68.75 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $126,673.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $138,884 | $99,750 | $183,750 | 123 |
| Jacksonville | $121,688 | $87,400 | $161,000 | 95 |
The median annual salary for a Software Engineer in Florida is $130,980, or about $62.97 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Software Engineers is $142,991. Florida is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level software engineers in Florida typically earn from $99,750 depending on the city and employer.
With 87,890 software engineer jobs on record and a median salary of $130,980, Florida offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.