Salaries in Florida.
3 metro areas. 3445 roles.
Average cost-of-living index: 1.01x national average. Last updated April 2026.
Highest Paying
$396,000
Principal AI Research Scientist
Median Role
$353,000
SVP of Technology
Entry Level
$338,000
SVP of Marketing
Salary data sourced from SEC filings, H-1B Labor Condition Applications (DOL), Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, and aggregated job postings across 50+ platforms. Ranges reflect 25th to 75th percentile for full-time positions. Cost-of-living adjustments use Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (2025 index). Last updated April 2026.
Florida has 3 major metro areas tracked in our salary database, with an average cost-of-living index of 1.01x the national average. The highest-paying role across the state is Principal AI Research Scientist at $396,000 in Miami. The median role pays $353,000.
Metro areas in Florida
Top 30 salaries in Florida
Tax considerations in Florida
Florida has no state income tax, which is a major draw for high earners. Overall tax burden is low, though property insurance costs and rising housing prices offset some savings.
Florida has no state income tax, which is Tampa's biggest compensation advantage. There are no local income taxes either. Property taxes and insurance costs are the main financial considerations.
Florida has no state income tax. Orlando has no city income tax. This zero tax environment combined with affordable housing creates one of the best take home pay ratios in the Southeast.
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