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Software engineer salary in Nashville, TN, 2026

How much does a Software Engineer make in Nashville, TN?

Average base salary

$129,337
same
as national average
Average $129,337
Low $74,711
High $223,904

The average salary for a software engineer is $129,337 per year in Nashville, TN and $5,000 cash bonus per year.151 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 11, 2026).

Software Engineer job openings in Nashville, TN

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Software Developer
Syms Strategic Group, LLC (SSG)
Nashville, TN
$85,389 - $116,975 a year
Full-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Software Engineer in Nashville, TN

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Meta
 
$260,000per year
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Amazon Stores
 
$257,500per year
Meta
 
$248,426per year
Zeta Global
 
$207,500per year
Creative Artists Agency
 
$205,500per year
Ledgent Technology
 
$205,500per year

Highest paying cities for Software Engineers near Nashville, TN

  1. Franklin, TN
    $149,747 per year
  2. Nashville, TN
    $129,337 per year
  3. Memphis, TN
    $125,048 per year
  4. Oak Ridge, TN
    $109,178 per year
  5. Clarksville, TN
    $105,508 per year

Where can a Software Engineer earn more?

Compare salaries for Software Engineers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Software Engineer get paid in Nashville, TN?

Entry Level Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $54,974 per year

Junior Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $71,195 per year

Principal Software Engineer

Job openings
Average $158,533 per year

Software Engineer Intern

Job openings
Average $29.07 per hour