salary$122,950 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Gainesville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,390per year
Top pay (top 10%)$171,330per year
Jobs in the area580people work this job
Can a software developer afford Gainesville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,510 a month takes 14.7% 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 Gainesville, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Gainesville, FL area is $122,950 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $76,390 and $171,330.
Can a software developer afford to live in Gainesville?
Typical rent of $1,510 a month takes 14.7% 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 Gainesville, FL metro area.