salary$121,800 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Tallahassee, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$72,460per year
Top pay (top 10%)$193,050per year
Jobs in the area1,320people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tallahassee?
Cheap. Rent of $1,480 a month takes 14.6% 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 Tallahassee, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Tallahassee, FL area is $121,800 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $72,460 and $193,050.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tallahassee?
Typical rent of $1,480 a month takes 14.6% 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 Tallahassee, FL metro area.