Software Developers pay range in Clarksville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $161,270 or more. The middle half of software developers in Clarksville earn between $78,820 and $130,610.
- $64K10th
- $79K25th
- $97KMedian
- $131K75th
- $161K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,420 | $9,118 | $52.61 |
| Median | $96,650 | $8,054 | $46.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,820 | $6,568 | $37.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,610 | $10,884 | $62.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Software Developers pay in Clarksville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Software developers in Clarksville earn 9% less than the Tennessee average ($120,560) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($148,100). At the median the gap is -29% against the U.S. median of $135,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksville | $109,420 | $96,650 | $63,710 | $161,270 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $120,560 | $122,430 | $75,280 | $166,380 | 19,030 |
| United States | $148,100 | $135,980 | $82,460 | $214,670 | 1,687,890 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Software Developers salary after taxes in Clarksville
On the average salary of $109,420, a single filer in Clarksville takes home about $85,807 a year, or $7,151 a month and $3,300 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Clarksville, TN-KY metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $85,807 | $7,151 |
| Working in KY | $82,095 | $6,841 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Clarksville a good place for software developers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Clarksville area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $109,420 buys what about $120,312 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Clarksville ($44,860). A typical home costs $292,990, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Software Developers salary in other Tennessee cities
Clarksville ranks 7th of 10 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($124,600).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for software developers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($221,710).
- San Jose, CA$221,710
- San Francisco, CA$193,430
- Seattle, WA$174,920
- Oxnard, CA$174,020
- Boulder, CO$166,480
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Software Developers salary in Clarksville: questions
How much do software developers make an hour in Clarksville?
$52.61 an hour on average, and $46.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level software developers salary in Clarksville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the software developers take-home pay in Clarksville?
About $85,807 a year ($7,151 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,420. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do software developers earn more in Clarksville than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% less than the U.S. average for this job ($148,100).
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; area Clarksville, TN-KY (17300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.28, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.28).
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