Senior Software Engineer Salary in Nashville

Pay ranges below come from 5 current senior software engineer listings that disclose salary in Nashville, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 5 disclosed ranges

$127,899/yr

$127,000small sample of 5$160,000

Highest-paying employers in Nashville

Oracle Corporationup to $180,000
United Airlinesup to $166,398
Highmark Healthup to $165,000
Humana Incup to $147,000
Humanaup to $147,000

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Senior Software Engineer roles in Nashville that list pay

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Senior Software Engineer; AI Agents​/Java)

Oracle Corporation · Nashville, Tennessee

$140,000 - $180,000

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Senior Software Engineer: C#/.NET, React + Azure

Highmark Health · Nashville, Tennessee

$103,000 - $165,000

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AWS/Kafka Data Engineer - Senior Software Engineer

United Airlines · Nashville, Tennessee

$89,400 - $166,398

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Hybrid Senior Software Engineer: .NET, Azure, AI

Humana Inc · Nashville, Tennessee

$107,000 - $147,000

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Hybrid Senior Software Engineer - .NET, Azure & AI

Humana · Nashville, Tennessee

$107,000 - $147,000

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What moves Senior Software Engineer pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior senior software engineer roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same senior software engineer title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift Nashville offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Senior Software Engineer make in Nashville?

Based on 5 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $127,899 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Senior Software Engineer?

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