salary$130,330 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Jacksonville, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$80,720per year
Top pay (top 10%)$170,580per year
Jobs in the area7,200people work this job
Can a software developer afford Jacksonville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,719 a month takes 15.8% 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 Jacksonville, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Jacksonville, FL area is $130,330 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $80,720 and $170,580.
Can a software developer afford to live in Jacksonville?
Typical rent of $1,719 a month takes 15.8% 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 Jacksonville, FL metro area.