salary$96,990 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Jackson, MS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$61,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$155,420per year
Jobs in the area550people work this job
Can a software developer afford Jackson?
Cheap. Rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.8% of the median software developer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a software developer make in Jackson, MS?
The median pay for a software developer in the Jackson, MS area is $96,990 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $61,950 and $155,420.
Can a software developer afford to live in Jackson?
Typical rent of $1,281 a month takes 15.8% of the median software developer salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Jackson, MS metro area.