salary$122,200 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$76,790per year
Top pay (top 10%)$162,230per year
Jobs in the area990people work this job
Can a software developer afford Lakeland?
Cheap. Rent of $1,676 a month takes 16.5% 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 Lakeland, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area is $122,200 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $76,790 and $162,230.
Can a software developer afford to live in Lakeland?
Typical rent of $1,676 a month takes 16.5% 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 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area.