salary$132,650 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$199,280per year
Jobs in the area18,900people work this job
Can a software developer afford Fort Lauderdale?
Cheap. Rent of $2,109 a month takes 19.1% 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area is $132,650 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $80,440 and $199,280.
Can a software developer afford to live in Fort Lauderdale?
Typical rent of $2,109 a month takes 19.1% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.