Software Engineer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 11K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$76,470
$36.764/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-28.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$46K – $129K
11K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,870 |
| 25th percentile | $58,030 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $76,470 |
| 75th percentile | $100,890 |
| 90th percentile | $129,430 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in Tennessee
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Tennessee — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CitiusTech Inc. | 10 | $95,250 |
| 2 | HCA Management Services LP | 8 | $93,454 |
| 3 | Deloitte Consulting LLP | 5 | $81,890 |
| 4 | COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | 4 | $93,454 |
| 5 | Accenture LLP | 3 | $108,700 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,750 |
| 2023 | $64,450 |
| 2024 | $65,370 |
| 2025 | $76,470 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,750 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $64,450 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $65,370 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $76,470 | $106,671 |