Lead Software Engineer Salary in Tampa, Florida

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How much does a Lead Software Engineer make in Tampa, FL? The average Lead Software Engineer salary in Tampa, FL is $156,084 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $141,873 and $174,096. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Founding Software Engineer
Harnham - Hayward , CA
Founding Software Engineer $200,000 to $275,000 + San Francisco Bay Area (Remote) COMPANY A cutting ... Lead product development from MVP to full-scale deployment. * Work closely with product, design ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Embedded Software Engineer - Hybrid
Connected Systems Partners - Lowell , MA
Embedded Software Engineer - Principal Responsibilities * Provide hands-on support for embedded ... Lead software development efforts, ensuring timely execution of updates based on hardware changes
ZipRecruiter - 14 days ago
Senior AI Capable Production Code Software Engineer
MathGPT.ai - Palo Alto , CA
... Software Engineer with Gen AI expertise to join our talented team in building cutting edge ... Be capable of acting as a technical lead in the company. Must Have * BS or higher in Computer ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
SDET Tech Lead (with API / Webservices Testing, Selenium)
Apptad Inc. - Loveland , CO
Job Title: SDET Tech Lead (with API / Webservices Testing, Selenium) Location: Loveland, CO (Onsite role from day 1, need only local profiles) Duration: 6+ months with possible extension Skill ...
LinkedIn - 7 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
NJF Global Holdings Ltd - Austin , TX
A leading technology-driven trading firm is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to drive large ... Lead major technical initiatives and set engineering standards * Work closely with traders ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Software Engineering Manager
Bridger Photonics, Inc. - Bozeman , MT
Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration. * Ensure the team has clear priorities and sufficient resources to execute development ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Lead Software Engineer in Tampa, FL. The base salary for Lead Software Engineer ranges from $141,873 to $174,096 with the average base salary of $156,084. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $150,779 to $189,571 with the average total cash compensation of $167,760.

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About Tampa, Florida    Tampa is a major city in, and the county seat of, Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. It is on the west coast of Florida on Tampa Bay, near t....More

Tampa, Florida  area prices were up 1.1% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Lead Software Engineer: Design, Integration, Programming, Software Development ...More

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