Software Engineer salary in Gainesville, FL
Based on 104 certified H-1B filings in the Gainesville, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Newberry, Gainsville, Alachua, Gainesvilles, High Springs.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,130 |
| 25th | $80,371 |
| 50th (median) | $102,116 |
| 75th | $125,850 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,930 | $65,479 | $99,736 | 39 |
| FY2021 | $97,500 | $67,500 | $118,000 | 53 |
| FY2022 | $103,230 | $79,758 | $116,100 | 49 |
| FY2023 | $94,266 | $76,544 | $114,372 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $80,000 | $69,888 | $120,000 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $112,000 | $82,000 | $130,000 | 58 |
| FY2026 | $101,837 | $80,371 | $123,831 | 46 |
Cost of living
Gainesville's median Software Engineer salary of $102,116 is worth about $105,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Gainesville = 96.7).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Gainesville, FL area earned a median of $122,950 in May 2025 (580 employed). The H-1B median here is $102,116, 17% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Caspia Technologies | too few | 9 |
| Golok Global | too few | 6 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | too few | 5 |
| R&L Carriers Shared Services | too few | 5 |
| Tower Hill Insurance Group | too few | 5 |
| University Of Florida | too few | 5 |
| NVIDIA | too few | 3 |
| Somatus | too few | 3 |
| Aledade | too few | 2 |
| ClearObject | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,900 | 21 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,000 | 42 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,960 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,907 | 27 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $58,885 | $65,900 | 21 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $75,234 | $90,000 | 42 |
| Senior · Level III | $101,837 | $115,960 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $117,499 | $135,907 | 27 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.