How much does a software developer make in Memphis?
$125,600a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $60.38 an hour or $10,470 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.38
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 2,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,520Median: $125,600Highest 10%: $168,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,520 | $37.27 | |
| 25th | $98,140 | $47.18 | |
| Median | $125,600 | $60.38 | |
| 75th | $139,500 | $67.07 | |
| 90th | $168,000 | $80.77 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Nashville, TN | $126,600 |
| Knoxville, TN | $121,800 |
| Kingsport, TN | $115,300 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $106,800 |
| Johnson City, TN | $103,300 |
| Cleveland, TN | $102,600 |
| Morristown, TN | $102,400 |
| Clarksville, TN | $96,650 |
| Jackson, TN | $96,540 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $126,400 |
| Database Architect | $124,100 |
| Statistician | $111,700 |
| Data Scientist | $102,200 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,600 |
| Information Security Analyst | $97,370 |
| Database Administrator | $92,680 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $91,040 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $89,250 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $83,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $60.38 ($125,600 a year).
Do software developers make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $125,600 against $136,000 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $122,400, so Memphis pays 3% more.
Where does Memphis rank for software developer pay?
131 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $168,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.