Software Engineer Salary in Tampa

Pay ranges below come from 5 current software engineer listings that disclose salary in Tampa, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$110,000/yr

$91,500small sample of 5$145,000

Highest-paying employers in Tampa

PY DATA, INC.up to $145,000
DNSFilterup to $130,000
Ultra Electronics Groupup to $110,000
Citiup to $91,700
Citigroup Inc.up to $91,500

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Software Engineer roles in Tampa that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Backend Software Engineer

PY DATA, INC. · Tampa, Florida

$120,000 - $170,000

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Senior Software Engineer - Windows Roaming Client

DNSFilter · Tampa, Florida

$125,000 - $135,000

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Mid-Level Embedded Software Engineer; Clearance Required

Ultra Electronics Group · Tampa, Florida

$90,000 - $130,000

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Java Backend Software Developer

Citigroup Inc. · Tampa, Florida

$76,000 - $107,000

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What moves Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Tampa offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Software Engineer make in Tampa?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $110,000 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Software Engineer?

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