Software Engineer Salary in Tennessee
Based on 11K+ workers in Tennessee
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (TN)
$65,370
$31.428/hr
vs National Average
$101,746
-35.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $124K
11K employed in Tennessee
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,550 |
| 25th percentile | $50,180 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $65,370 |
| 75th percentile | $91,320 |
| 90th percentile | $123,500 |
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Tennessee vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,750 |
| 2023 | $64,450 |
| 2024 | $65,370 |
| Year | Tennessee Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $59,750 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $64,450 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $65,370 | $101,746 |