Software Developers salary
in Memphis, TN-MS-AR
Software Developers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro earn a median of $125,580 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,270 jobs (May 2025). That is 8% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $122,430. It ranks #124 of 339 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,270 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN MEMPHIS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
- American Home Shield$164,558 · 5 filings
- AutoZone$131,142 · 27 filings
- First Horizon Bank$130,010 · 5 filings
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital$122,876 · 6 filings
- Federal Express$120,553 · 43 filings
- FedEx Freight$120,379 · 24 filings
- Asuitech Solutions$106,746 · 5 filings
- MI Softech$97,386 · 5 filings
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS PAY IN OTHER TN METROS
- Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TNmedian $126,610
- Knoxville, TNmedian $121,750
- North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $120,020
- South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan areamedian $120,010
- Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VAmedian $115,310
- Chattanooga, TN-GAmedian $106,750
- Johnson City, TNmedian $103,320
- Clarksville, TN-KYmedian $96,650
Questions
What is the average Software Developers salary in Memphis?
The BLS median is $125,580 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,270 jobs pay between $98,140 and $139,510. The 10th percentile is $77,520 and the 90th is $168,000.
Is Memphis a high-paying metro for Software Developers?
That is 8% below the U.S. median of $135,980 and 3% above the TN statewide median of $122,430. It ranks #124 of 339 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Software Developers the most in Memphis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were American Home Shield ($164,558), AutoZone ($131,142), First Horizon Bank ($130,010). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.