How much does a software developer make in Jackson?
$96,990a year
Median yearly pay for software developers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $46.63 an hour or $8,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.63
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 358 of 377
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,950Median: $96,990Highest 10%: $155,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 25th | $75,490 | $36.29 | |
| Median | $96,990 | $46.63 | |
| 75th | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 90th | $155,400 | $74.72 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for software developers.
| Memphis, TN | $125,600 |
| Gulfport, MS | $104,200 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Network Architect | $99,470 |
| Data Scientist | $98,290 |
| Database Administrator | $97,560 |
| Database Architect | $97,090 |
| Information Security Analyst | $90,460 |
| Computer Occupation | $89,380 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $86,280 |
| Web Developer | $83,160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $75,050 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $71,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $46.63 ($96,990 a year).
Do software developers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $96,990 against $136,000 nationally, 29% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $95,330, so Jackson pays 2% more.
Where does Jackson rank for software developer pay?
358 of 377 metro areas with data.
How much does a software developer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $155,400 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.