Java Developer salary in Nashville, TN
Based on 26 certified H-1B filings in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill, Lebanon, Gallatin.
Median salary$104,000
Middle 50%$98.9k–$120.2k
vs. national median−2%comparison median $105,997
Filings26FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,045 |
| 25th | $98,862 |
| 50th (median) | $104,000 |
| 75th | $120,188 |
| 90th | $151,443 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $84,500 | $80,226 | $95,368 | 24 |
| FY2021 | $85,696 | $80,163 | $94,973 | 41 |
| FY2022 | $88,000 | $80,330 | $96,865 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $98,904 | $85,072 | $100,898 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $90,657 | $89,986 | $103,787 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $98,862 | $98,862 | $108,462 | 15 |
| FY2026 | $114,400 | $105,750 | $151,443 | 11 |
Cost of living
Nashville's median Java Developer salary of $104,000 is worth about $108,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Nashville = 96.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| HSK Technologies | too few | 2 |
| Rivic Systems | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $103,667 | 16 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.