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Software Developers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Nashville$124,600
- Memphis$122,600
- Knoxville$118,450
- Kingsport$114,240
- Chattanooga$113,620
- Cleveland$111,240
- Clarksville$109,420
- Morristown$106,820
- Jackson$106,490
- Johnson City$105,830
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $124,600 | $126,610 | $99,030 | $96,430 | 96 |
| Memphis | $122,600 | $125,580 | $98,140 | $95,063 | 92 |
| Knoxville | $118,450 | $121,750 | $85,080 | $92,160 | 93 |
| Kingsport | $114,240 | $115,310 | $84,690 | $89,198 | 86 |
| Chattanooga | $113,620 | $106,750 | $81,750 | $88,762 | 91 |
| Cleveland | $111,240 | $102,600 | $79,060 | $87,087 | 88 |
| Clarksville | $109,420 | $96,650 | $78,820 | $85,807 | 91 |
| Morristown | $106,820 | $102,390 | $80,060 | $83,978 | 86 |
| Jackson | $106,490 | $96,540 | $79,780 | $83,746 | 86 |
| Johnson City | $105,830 | $103,320 | $76,400 | $83,281 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1252.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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