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Software Developer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$45.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,081/year ($6,007/month) for a single filer
Software Developer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $44,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,330 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $158,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,880 Software Developer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 15-1252, “Software Developers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Software Developer salary of $95,330 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,081 — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
| Gross (median) | $95,330 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,143 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,293 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$3,813 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,081 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,007 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Software Developer make in Mississippi?
- The median Software Developer salary in Mississippi is $95,330 per year ($45.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,030 and $127,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Software Developer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $95,330, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $72,081 per year ($6,007 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.4%.
- How many Software Developer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,880 Software Developer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.