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Software Developer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$95,330/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.83/hr
▼ 30% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
1,880
public U.S. Median
$135,980
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,634 #49 of 50

Software Developer pay in Mississippi, explained

Software developers in Mississippi earn a median of $95,330 per year ($45.83 per hour), which is 30% below the national median of $135,980. Entry-level workers earn around $44,700, while the most experienced software developers reach about $158,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $95,330 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $95,330 is worth about $109,634 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #49 for real pay (vs #50 on the sticker number).

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Software Developer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,700
$21.49/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,330
$45.83/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,300
$76.11/hr

Software Developer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $95,330 $109,634
Alabama $122,540 $137,960 −$27,210
Tennessee $122,430 $133,264 −$27,100
Arkansas $104,490 $120,190 −$9,160
Louisiana $102,800 $116,544 −$7,470

Software Developer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do software developers make in Mississippi?

Software developers in Mississippi earn a median of $95,330 per year ($45.83 per hour), compared with $135,980 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay software developers well?

At $95,330, Mississippi pays 30% below the national median for software developers. An estimated 1,880 work in the state.

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