How much does a software developer make in Tennessee?
$122,400a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in Tennessee. That is $58.86 an hour or $10,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.86
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 19,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,280Median: $122,400Highest 10%: $166,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,280 | $36.19 | |
| 25th | $90,750 | $43.63 | |
| Median | $122,400 | $58.86 | |
| 75th | $138,900 | $66.77 | |
| 90th | $166,400 | $79.99 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $126,600 |
| Memphis, TN | $125,600 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for software developers.
| 32. Maine | $123,100 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $122,700 |
| 34. Alabama | $122,500 |
| 35. Tennessee | $122,400 |
| 36. Montana | $122,000 |
| 37. West Virginia | $121,000 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $118,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $58.86 ($122,400 a year).
Do software developers make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $122,400 against $136,000 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for software developer pay?
Tennessee ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays software developers the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $126,600 a year.
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.