salary$125,580 a year$60 an hour · median pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$77,520per year
Top pay (top 10%)$168,000per year
Jobs in the area2,270people work this job
Can a software developer afford Memphis?
Cheap. Rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.4% 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 Memphis, TN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR area is $125,580 a year ($60 an hour). Most earn between $77,520 and $168,000.
Can a software developer afford to live in Memphis?
Typical rent of $1,399 a month takes 13.4% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area.