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Computer Programmers average salary by city in Tennessee
- Chattanooga$87,270
- Memphis$83,180
- Clarksville$73,540
- Knoxville$70,310
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $87,270 | $77,880 | $67,440 | $70,224 | 91 |
| Memphis | $83,180 | $73,970 | $53,620 | $67,347 | 92 |
| Clarksville | $73,540 | $68,790 | $49,920 | $60,565 | 91 |
| Knoxville | $70,310 | $66,760 | $48,010 | $58,293 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-1251.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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