Software Developer Salary in Nashville, TN
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey
Median Annual Salary
$125,549
Hourly Rate
$60.36
/hour
Jobs in Area
1,938
employed
Software Developer Salary Range in Nashville, TN
Annual Salary Range
$84k
10th percentile
$100k
25th
$148k
75th
$176k
90th percentile
Salary Breakdown by Percentile
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile (Entry Level) | $83,959 | $40.36 |
| 25th Percentile | $100,478 | $48.31 |
| Median (50th Percentile) | $125,549 | $60.36 |
| 75th Percentile | $148,171 | $71.24 |
| 90th Percentile (Top Earners) | $176,089 | $84.66 |
| Average (Mean) | $133,517 | $64.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The average Software Developer salary in Nashville, TN is $125,549 per year or $60.36 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
About This Data
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Last updated: 1/14/2026
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How Nashville, TN Compares
vs National Average
$127,260
vs Tennessee Average
$131,511
Cost-of-Living Adjusted
$127,203
Cost of living in Nashville, TN is 1.3% below the national average.
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