Software Developers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $103,520 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $49.77
10th percentile $63,160
90th percentile $175,280
Employed locally 770
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,160
    25th
    $80,050
    50th (median)
    $103,520
    75th
    $143,980
    90th
    $175,280

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 141% Median Software Developers salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Software Developers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,270
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $174,910
    California $170,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $169,340
    Washington $166,910
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $163,020

    Nearby metros — Software Developers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $134,400
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $131,700
    Punta Gorda, FL $130,540
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $129,840
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $128,010
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $127,980

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists$53,870
    Computer Systems Analysts$103,320
    Computer Occupations, All Other$101,440
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$88,190
    Information Security Analysts$82,990
    Operations Research Analysts$77,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Pensacola?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Pensacola, FL is $49.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.90 or more per hour.

    Is Pensacola above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Pensacola, FL is 22.2% below the national median of $133,080. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Software Developers in Pensacola?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $63,160 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,050.