Software Developers Salary in Tennessee
Software Developers in Tennessee earn a median of $122,430 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $122,430
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($135,980)
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 19,030
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,280; the top 10% earn over $166,380. Nationally the range is $82,460 to $214,670.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$91,040 median in Tennessee
- Computer Systems Analysts$95,630 median in Tennessee
- Web Developers$74,760 median in Tennessee
- Data Warehousing Specialists$115,170 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Database Administrators$115,500 median in Tennessee
- Database Architects$115,170 median in Tennessee
Software Developers pay in Tennessee
How much do software developers make in Tennessee?
The median is $122,430 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $75,280 and the top 10% earn over $166,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for software developers?
On pay alone it ranks 35 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $135,980). Living costs are not included.