Systems Programmer Salary in Knoxville, TN

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How much does a Systems Programmer make in Knoxville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Systems Programmer in Knoxville, TN is $106,009. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,904 to $116,001, with most professionals earning between $84,794 and $125,098.

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Average Salary Range for Systems Programmer in Knoxville, TN

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What is the average salary for Systems Programmer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Systems Programmer in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Systems Programmer ranges from $94,904 to $116,001 with the average base salary of $106,009. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $97,839 to $122,631 with the average total cash compensation of $110,104.

View Average Salary for Systems Programmer as table

Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $106,009 $94,904 - $116,001
Bonus $4,095 $2,935 - $6,631
Total Pay $110,104 $97,839 - $122,631
* 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.

Systems Programmer Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $95,135 - $116,283 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,075 - $110,098 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $90,412 - $110,511 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $93,309 - $114,051 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,792 - $119,530 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $96,096 - $117,458 COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
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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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