salary$126,940 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$79,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$176,210per year
Jobs in the area1,330people work this job
Can a software developer afford Cape Coral?
OK. Rent of $2,339 a month takes 22.1% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Cape Coral, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area is $126,940 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $79,200 and $176,210.
Can a software developer afford to live in Cape Coral?
Typical rent of $2,339 a month takes 22.1% of the median software developer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro area.