Software Engineer salary in Miami, FL
Based on 1,763 certified H-1B filings in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Sunrise, Boca Raton, Plantation, Fort Lauderdale, Juno Beach.
Also listed as: Software Developer, Software Development Engineer, SDE
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,704 |
| 25th | $102,000 |
| 50th (median) | $115,950 |
| 75th | $148,513 |
| 90th | $169,952 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,800 | $79,600 | $109,555 | 1,390 |
| FY2021 | $98,738 | $81,744 | $117,000 | 1,342 |
| FY2022 | $101,026 | $82,000 | $121,155 | 1,570 |
| FY2023 | $102,482 | $85,000 | $126,651 | 1,153 |
| FY2024 | $108,160 | $89,960 | $139,050 | 1,077 |
| FY2025 | $112,954 | $101,109 | $146,940 | 1,030 |
| FY2026 | $120,000 | $110,947 | $150,000 | 733 |
Cost of living
Miami's median Software Engineer salary of $115,950 is worth about $101,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Miami = 114.2).
Compared with all workers here
All Software Developers in the Miami, FL area earned a median of $132,650 in May 2025 (18,900 employed). The H-1B median here is $115,950, 13% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Express | $145,000 | 61 |
| MPG Operations | $110,947 | 35 |
| Deloitte | $148,800 | 25 |
| Capgemini America | $130,000 | 24 |
| Kforce | $125,445 | 24 |
| Florida Power & Light Company | $149,781 | 23 |
| Ledgerhub | $101,109 | 23 |
| Cloud Software Group | $151,500 | 22 |
| Amazon | $165,000 | 21 |
| Citadel Securities Americas Services | $175,000 | 21 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $84,000 | 233 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,947 | 830 |
| Senior · Level III | $139,243 | 328 |
| Expert · Level IV | $165,547 | 277 |
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 | $83,658 | $84,000 | 233 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,947 | $110,947 | 830 |
| Senior · Level III | $125,445 | $139,243 | 328 |
| Expert · Level IV | $165,547 | $165,547 | 277 |
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.