Software Developers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $126,380 -5% vs national
Median hourly $60.76
10th percentile $66,890
90th percentile $168,060
Employed locally 14,520
National median $133,080

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,890
    25th
    $96,660
    50th (median)
    $126,380
    75th
    $157,960
    90th
    $168,060

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Software Developers salary vs area income 177% Median Software Developers salary is 77% 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $57,150
    Computer Systems Analysts $102,120
    Computer Occupations, All Other $87,670
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $97,220
    Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $88,530
    Information Security Analysts $104,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Software Developers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Software Developers in Tampa, FL is $60.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.68 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Software Developers salaries?

    The median Software Developers salary in Tampa, FL is 5% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Software Developers (10th percentile) earn around $66,890 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,660.