salary$130,450 a year$63 an hour · median pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,480per year
Top pay (top 10%)$207,330per year
Jobs in the area14,230people work this job
Can a software developer afford Tampa?
OK. Rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.4% 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 Tampa, FL?
The median pay for a software developer in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL area is $130,450 a year ($63 an hour). Most earn between $78,480 and $207,330.
Can a software developer afford to live in Tampa?
Typical rent of $2,216 a month takes 20.4% of the median software developer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area.