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Software Engineer Salary in Jacksonville, Florida

The median software engineer salary in Jacksonville, FL is $120,474 per year, which is 3% below the national median and 3% below the Florida state average.

City Median
$120,474
vs State Avg
$-3,726
vs National
$-3,726
Cost of Living
95%

Software Engineer Salary in Jacksonville by Experience

In Jacksonville, an entry-level software engineer earns around $75,660, while experienced professionals earn up to $179,450 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$75,660
$-2,340 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$121,250
$-3,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$179,450
$-5,550 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Jacksonville, FL

Percentile Jacksonville
10th Percentile $72,362
25th Percentile $95,254
Median (50th) $120,474
75th Percentile $153,454
90th Percentile $192,623

Software Engineer Salary in Other Florida Cities

How to Become a Software Engineer in Jacksonville

Education

Most software engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Jacksonville and the surrounding Florida area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

PythonJavaScriptSQLGitCloud PlatformsSystem Design

Job Outlook

Nationally, software engineer employment is projected to grow 25% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Jacksonville may vary based on local industry and population growth.