Computer Programmer Salary in Florida (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Computer Programmers in Florida, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$93,180
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.80
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $100,390
State Rank
#26 of 46
4,760 employed here

How much does a Computer Programmer make in Florida?

Computer Programmers in Florida take home a median of $93,180 annually — roughly $44.80 an hour — which runs 7% below the national median of $100,390.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $52,810 while the top 10% make $138,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $67,700 and $119,330 a year.

Computer Programmer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$52,810$25.39
25th percentile (early career)$67,700$32.55
50th percentile (median)$93,180$44.80
75th percentile (experienced)$119,330$57.37
90th percentile (top earners)$138,770$66.72

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 26th out of 46 states and territories for Computer Programmer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Connecticut$133,820
2Massachusetts$128,390
3Washington$125,620
4Maryland$125,570
5Virginia$121,610

Working as a Computer Programmer in Florida

Nationally, about 92,000 people work as Computer Programmers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Florida pay ($93,180) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Computer Programmer make in Florida?
The median Computer Programmer salary in Florida is $93,180 per year, or about $44.80 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $52,810 at the entry level to $138,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Computer Programmers about 7% less than the national median of $100,390. Florida ranks 26th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Computer Programmers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $93,180 a year. About 4,760 Computer Programmers are employed in Florida. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.