salary$121,750 a year$59 an hour · median pay in the Knoxville, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$68,880per year
Top pay (top 10%)$161,870per year
Jobs in the area2,390people work this job
Can a software developer afford Knoxville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,544 a month takes 15.2% 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 Knoxville, TN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Knoxville, TN area is $121,750 a year ($59 an hour). Most earn between $68,880 and $161,870.
Can a software developer afford to live in Knoxville?
Typical rent of $1,544 a month takes 15.2% 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 Knoxville, TN metro area.