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Software Developer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$58.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $94,947/year ($7,912/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $75,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $90,750 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $122,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $138,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $166,380 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 19,030 Software Developer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Software Developer salary of $122,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $94,947 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $122,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,117 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,366 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $94,947 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,912 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Tennessee?
- The median Software Developer salary in Tennessee is $122,430 per year ($58.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $90,750 and $138,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $122,430, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $94,947 per year ($7,912 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 19,030 Software Developer jobs in Tennessee in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Tennessee state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Tennessee.