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Orlando, FL has a cost-of-living index of 0.95x the national average. The highest-paying role is Senior VP of Product at $323,000, while the median across all 3,445 roles is $131,000. Orlando's economy extends well beyond theme parks into defense simulation, healthcare, and a growing tech startup scene.
About the Orlando market
Orlando's economy extends well beyond theme parks into defense simulation, healthcare, and a growing tech startup scene. Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, and numerous defense contractors drive strong engineering demand. The University of Central Florida, one of the largest in the US, feeds a young and growing talent pool.
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.
Negotiating in Orlando
Highlight defense simulation or modeling experience. Orlando's defense corridor pays nationally competitive rates for specialized engineering talent.