salary$126,610 a year$61 an hour · median pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,410per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,070per year
Jobs in the area7,750people work this job
Can a software developer afford Nashville?
Cheap. Rent of $1,881 a month takes 17.8% 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 Nashville, TN?
The median pay for a software developer in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN area is $126,610 a year ($61 an hour). Most earn between $78,410 and $169,070.
Can a software developer afford to live in Nashville?
Typical rent of $1,881 a month takes 17.8% 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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area.