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

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Software Specialist in Nashville, TN is $74,791. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $65,519 to $85,918, with most professionals earning between $57,077 and $96,049.

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What is the average salary for Software Specialist in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Software Specialist in Nashville, TN. The base salary for Software Specialist ranges from $65,519 to $85,918 with the average base salary of $74,791. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,016 to $91,021 with the average total cash compensation of $77,933.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $74,791 $65,519 - $85,918
Bonus $3,142 $2,498 - $5,103
Total Pay $77,933 $68,016 - $91,021
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hendersonville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,422 - $85,791 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Franklin, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,291 - $85,619 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Murfreesboro, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,036 - $85,284 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Clarksville, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,330 - $81,737 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Bowling Green, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,813 - $82,370 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
CITY, STATE Hopkinsville, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,116 - $81,456 COMPARE TO Nashville, TN
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JOB TITLE Software Development Specialist LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $114,586 MAXIMUM SALARY $138,353
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JOB TITLE Software Testing Specialist LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $88,085 MAXIMUM SALARY $111,590
JOB TITLE Software Engineer Specialist LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $117,085 MAXIMUM SALARY $139,243
JOB TITLE Software Integration Specialist LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $45,528 MAXIMUM SALARY $53,141
JOB TITLE Software Test Specialist LOCATION Nashville, TN MINIMUM SALARY $118,082 MAXIMUM SALARY $137,198
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