salary$106,750 a year$51 an hour · median pay in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$64,230per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,130per year
Jobs in the area990people work this job
Can a software developer afford Chattanooga?
Cheap. Rent of $1,537 a month takes 17.3% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Chattanooga, TN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Chattanooga, TN-GA area is $106,750 a year ($51 an hour). Most earn between $64,230 and $163,130.
Can a software developer afford to live in Chattanooga?
Typical rent of $1,537 a month takes 17.3% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area.