Software Developer Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median software developer in the Memphis area earns $125,580 a year ($60.38 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($135,980) and 3% above the Tennessee median ($122,430). Half of the 2,270 software developers there earn between $98,140 and $139,510.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,520 | $75,280 | $82,460 |
| 25th percentile | $98,140 | $90,750 | $105,210 |
| Median | $125,580 | $122,430 | $135,980 |
| 75th percentile | $139,510 | $138,890 | $171,980 |
| 90th percentile | $168,000 | $166,380 | $214,670 |
| Average | $122,600 | $120,560 | $148,100 |
| Jobs | 2,270 | 19,030 | 1,687,890 |
Memphis, TN ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for software developer pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($213,110).
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Check my paySoftware developer pay in other cities
- Nashville, TN: $126,610
- San Jose, CA: $213,110
- San Francisco, CA: $186,640
- Seattle, WA: $167,280
- New York, NY: $166,830
- Boston, MA: $166,090
- San Diego, CA: $163,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $160,920
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- Software QA Tester: $91,040
- Web Developer: $79,690
- IT Support Specialist: $59,460
- Computer Systems Analyst: $100,640
- Network Administrator: $89,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.