How much does a Computer Programmer make in Knoxville, TN? The average Computer Programmer salary in Knoxville, TN is $71,981 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $66,094 and $78,706. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science or related field. * PhD strongly preferred, unless in a specialized area Preferred Qualifications: * Prior experience ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago
Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering * C, C++ programming language experience * Good knowledge of embedded systems, device drivers, Linux Operating System knowledge, mutual exclusion ...
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A degree in computer science, software or computer engineering, applied math, physics, statistics, or a related field; or equivalent work experience * Must have at least 5 years experience as a ...
JobBoard.io Standard Distribution - 11 days ago
iNovex Information Systems - Columbia , MD
The HPC Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, deploys, documents, maintains, and enhances ... Critical for an HSE is either a very strong math background and/or a very strong computer hardware ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago
University of Texas at Austin - Austin , TX
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or other related discipline. * At least three years of professional experience developing software in the C++ ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 25 days ago
Bachelors with 7+ years of experience OR Masters with 4+ years in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related major. * Extensive Work experience with C or C++ ...
Latpro - Diversity Jobs - 27 days ago

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73251
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Computer Programmer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Computer Programmer ranges from $66,094 to $78,706 with the average base salary of $71,981. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $67,396 to $81,187 with the average total cash compensation of $73,251.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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