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Android Developer Salary in Nashville

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$133,464/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $106,131 – $167,837

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100
SalaryScope Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Android Developers in Nashville typically earn $106K–$168K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $133K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $206K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Android Developer Salary Analysis β€” Nashville

Android Developers in Nashville earn a median salary of $133K, which is 15% above the national median of $116K. Strong regional demand for android developers contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Nashville.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Nashville's cost of living is at the US average. Your $133K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $133K in a city with average US living costs.

$133K
Nominal salary
0%
CoL vs US avg
$133K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Nashville

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$86,311

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$106,131

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$133,464

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$167,837

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$206,378

Staff / principal / lead

-1%
vs US avg
+18%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 14, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$133K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’24%
Take-home$102K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$102K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$53K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
48/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+18%
Automation riskModerate

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SalaryScope Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $133K a good salary for Android Developer in Nashville?

Based on BLS data for 133,464 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $86KΒ·Median: $133KΒ·Top 10%: $206K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $133K for Android Developers in Nashville

+3%
Steady demand for Android Developers
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.
+35%
Occupation skill premium
Android Developers earn well above the national average due to specialized skills required.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Android Developer Salary by Experience Level in Nashville

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$90,756$7,563$44
Junior22 yrs$112,110$9,343$54
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$126,346$10,529$61
Senior66 yrs$146,277$12,190$70
Staff1010 yrs$197,527$16,461$95
Principal1414 yrs$247,709$20,642$119
Distinguished1818 yrs$260,255$21,688$125

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Android Developer

Estimated premium above the Nashville median based on market demand

Kotlin+6% β‰ˆ +$8K/yr
Java+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Android SDK+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Jetpack Compose+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr
Firebase+4% β‰ˆ +$5K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$29K/yr
Highest single skill
Kotlin +6%
Kotlin+6% Β· +$8K/yr
Java+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Android SDK+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Jetpack Compose+4% Β· +$5K/yr
Firebase+4% Β· +$5K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Android Developer Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D48/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+18%/yr
AI Displacement Risk42% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.8%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
BLS Official 10-yr OutlookFaster than average
+13%
Growth 2022–2032
+5K
New jobs projected
$138K
In 2 yrs
$146K
In 5 yrs
$159K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Android Developer

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$207K–$230K
per year
Base (61%)Bonus (10%)Equity (15%)Benefits (13%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$133,464
Annual Bonus
Typical: 8–25% of base
$22,022
Equity (annualised)
~25% of base β€” RSUs/options
$33,366
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$29,362
Total Comp (mid)
$218,214

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Android Developers

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Equity / RSUs
Especially at tech firms
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Android Developer Salaries by City

How Nashville, TN stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Nashville, TN (current)$133,464$167,837+-1%
New York, NY$193,684$243,566++44%
San Francisco, CA$228,252$287,037++70%
Seattle, WA$193,976$243,933++44%
Austin, TX$148,637$186,917++10%
Boston, MA$183,080$230,231++36%
Chicago, IL$155,981$196,153++16%
Los Angeles, CA$189,558$238,377++41%
Denver, CO$155,966$196,134++16%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Android Developer salary in Nashville, TN?

The median Android Developer salary in Nashville, TN is $133K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $168K+ per year.

What is a good Android Developer salary in Nashville, TN?

The 75th percentile ($168K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($133K) is above-average for this role in Nashville, TN.

How much does a Android Developer earn per hour in Nashville, TN?

Based on the median annual salary of $133K, a Android Developer in Nashville, TN earns approximately $64/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$81/hr.

Is Nashville, TN a good market for Android Developers?

Nashville, TN pays 1% below the US national average for this role. Demand for Android Developers is growing 18% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Android Developer salary in Nashville, TN?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($168K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Nashville figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Nashville, SalaryScope uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

Android Developer Salary Trend (2019–2024)

BLS OES historical national medians

6-yr CAGR
+5.8%/yr
2019
$107K
2020
$109K
+3%
2021
$120K
+10%
2022
$128K
+6%
2023
$136K
+6%
2024
$141K
+4%
2019 median
$107K
2024 median
$141K

Source: BLS OEWS 2019–2024. City-level data uses national trend Γ— metro premium.

Inflation note: In 2019 dollars, today's median is ~$113K β€” 18% of nominal salary is inflation (2019–2024 CPI avg 3.4%/yr).

Education Premium β€” Android Developer

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-28%
~$96K
Associate's Degree
-12%
~$117K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$133K
Master's Degree
+24%
~$165K
Doctoral (PhD)
+32%
~$176K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+42%
~$190K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

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$133K
Market median
$168K
P75 target
$206K
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Android Developer in Nashville β€” Distribution
P10
$86K
P25
$106K
P50
$133K
P75
$168K
P90
$206K
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