Miami has a lot going for it: Sunny weather, Instagram-worthy views, world-renowned nightlife and one of the country’s most exciting food scenes.
But in other areas, we could definitely be doing better. For instance, Miami is officially the worst city in the entire United States for millennials to rent, with the average millennial priced out of 92 percent of the rental properties on the market. To make matters worse, Miami has the second-highest rate of income inequality in the nation, trailing only New York, according to a 2019 study published by FIU.
When it comes to making money in Miami, salaries really run the gamut, from a first-year accountant making $46K to a tech sales rep making $520K, based on user responses from a recent Reddit thread about Miami salary transparency.
Aside from the wide range of careers and salaries, the abundance of side hustles, fully remote and over-employed workers in Miami stands out. So which jobs are working smarter, not harder in Miami? And what kind of experience do you need to top $650K annually? Without further throat-clearing, here’s how much people make in Miami right now, according to Miamians. Editor's note: User responses have been edited for clarity.
Authorized Uber Eats driver; $16k annually!
Hit me up ladies 😎
Teacher in Miami-Dade County Public Schools; $48K base salary, $54K with referendum included.
I have five years of experience, with nine years of teaching experience total in charter schools.
15 years in IT at a municipal; $140K, incredible benefits, four-day work week, no max PTO and a large 401K contribution.
I could make more money elsewhere in a leadership role, but I’ll be here for the rest of my life like everyone else in the office because it’s worth the life/work balance.
Tech sales; $270K on target earnings but made $520K last year; 10 years of experience.
I work for Mercedes-Benz in the parts department. I barely make $28K.
I'm pretty much working 10–13 hours a day (Mon–Fri) and some Saturdays. I had this funny feeling that since I'm not in the “favorite coworkers group,” basically, I’m the only that hasn't gotten a raise 😒, but that's life 💁🏻♂️.
Bartender; $90K, 20 years experience.
I work at a high-end sushi restaurant, for about 36 hours a week. No late nights.
Physician; $650K, two years of experience.
I do work a lot of shifts, with long hours and high liability.
Artificial Intelligence consulting; $385K, 15 years of experience.
I’m fully remote.
I’m currently over-employed, meaning I have two full-time jobs.
I’m making a $210K base salary as a marketing manager in each, with seven years of experience.
Backend developer; $90K, two years of experience.
Represetando la ciudad que progresa pinga.
Business Intelligence developer in healthcare; $110K, eight years of experience.
100% remote.
First-year accountant for Miami-Dade County; $46K.
Yes, it’s less than an accounting firm, but it’s similar to what first-year staff gets at some companies. For how much attention I paid at school (none), I’m cool with this salary.
University student and concierge at a higher-end condo building; approximately $40K annually full-time.
Case manager at the Health Department; $42K.
All Florida state employee salaries are public, in case you’re ever curious!
Law firm; $235K, just graduated.
Sales; $40K base salary, less than one year of actual experience in my field.
Previously, I have five-plus years of experience working in a restaurant, three years at an auto parts counter and commercial sales and 11 years playing music with an associate in music and 19 credits shy of a bachelor.
Executive assistant; $65K, five years of experience.
Restaurateur; $450K, 15 years in the industry, only a couple as an owner of a few places.
My salary could literally evaporate if we get a bad review from the wrong person or some PR nightmare.
Office manager at a car dealership; $55K.
I made an additional $6K with my investment property.
Civil engineer; $125K, seven years of experience.
Private wealth management; $106K, seven years of experience.
I'm working about 42-45 hours per week and expecting a jump next year as my role on my team increases and I’m given clients from their book.
The front desk at a five-star hotel; $18 per hour.
UX artist for a video game studio; $116K including bonus; eight years of experience.
Fully remote.
Data role at a non-profit; $48K, about two years of experience with a relevant degree.
Senior CSM in FinTech; $80K, three years of experience in this area, with the company for two years.
Fully remote; Previously, I was a sales manager in a hotel (pre-Covid), making about $100-120K per year including bonus.
Finance at a media company; $110K base plus 10% bonus, five years of experience.
Audio-video tech; $85K (approx. 3,500 hours of work for 2022), five years of experience.
Wife and three kids, living in Doral. I can’t support my family…planning to move out of the state! 🧨
Sous chef at a high-end restaurant in Brickell; $81K including bonus, health insurance, 401K, etc.
Recruiting manager; $95K base and $10K bonus.
I run an agency on the side and fluctuate between $125K–$150k total.
Legal assistant, $45K, 3.5 years of experience.
Not exactly rolling in dough, but not piss broke either.