Software Developer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 19K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$117,340
$56.413/hr
vs National Average
$121,352
-3.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$72K – $164K
19K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Software Developer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,140 |
| 25th percentile | $95,060 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $117,340 |
| 75th percentile | $134,890 |
| 90th percentile | $164,420 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Developer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,270 |
| 2023 | $110,660 |
| 2024 | $117,340 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,270 | $111,597 |
| 2023 | $110,660 | $118,750 |
| 2024 | $117,340 | $121,352 |