Software Developers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for software developers is $58.86 an hour ($122,430 a year). About 19,030 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($135,980). Tennessee ranks 35th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for software developers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.19 | $75,280 |
| 25% of workers | $43.63 | $90,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.86 | $122,430 |
| 75% of workers | $66.77 | $138,890 |
| 90% of workers | $79.99 | $166,380 |
Software Developers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $126,610 | 7,750 |
| Memphis | $125,580 | 2,270 |
| Knoxville | $121,750 | 2,390 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $115,310 | 430 |
| Chattanooga | $106,750 | 990 |
| Johnson City | $103,320 | 300 |
| Cleveland | $102,600 | 110 |
| Morristown | $102,390 | 50 |
| Clarksville | $96,650 | 310 |
| Jackson | $96,540 | 130 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for software developers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +10.2% over ten years, much faster than average · about 95,300 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Computer User Support Specialists | $55,990 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $76,470 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $95,630 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $88,100 |
| Computer Network Architects | $123,860 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $63,510 |
| Information Security Analysts | $115,430 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $77,640 |
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