Web Developer salary in Nashville, TN
Median pay, Nashville metro
$78,990/year
about $37.98 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $57,710 – $133,550
Half of web developers in the Nashville metro area earn more than $78,990 a year and half earn less. That's 15% lower than the national median of $92,650, and ranks #24 of the 29 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $57,710 | $27.75 |
| 25th | $57,710 | $27.75 |
| Median (50th) | $78,990 | $37.98 |
| 75th | $133,550 | $64.21 |
| 90th (top earners) | $154,920 | $74.48 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a web developer job in the Nashville metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $57,710 ($27.75/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $57,710 to $133,550 ($27.75 to $64.21/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $133,550 ($64.21/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Freelance and agency roles often pay per project, so convert any offer to an hourly or yearly figure before comparing.
- Front-end, back-end and full-stack roles can be paid quite differently. Check which one the duties really describe.
- A portfolio of live sites often matters more than a degree, and can justify a higher ask.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Nashville metro. Occupation: Web Developers (SOC 15-1254). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.