Software Engineer Salary in Mississippi
Based on 1K+ workers in Mississippi
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: June 2026
Median Annual Salary (MS)
$86,940
$41.798/hr
vs National Average
$106,671
-18.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$31K – $136K
1K employed in Mississippi
Salary Distribution — Software Engineer in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $31,380 |
| 25th percentile | $61,580 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $86,940 |
| 75th percentile | $112,920 |
| 90th percentile | $135,500 |
Top H-1B Employers for Software Engineer in Mississippi
Companies that filed the most H-1B (LCA) applications for this role in Mississippi — ranked by application count.
| # | Employer | Applications | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVEREST CONSULTING GROUP INC. | 3 | $76,627 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026.
Historical Salary Trend — Software Engineer in Mississippi vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,260 |
| 2023 | $82,830 |
| 2024 | $86,380 |
| 2025 | $86,940 |
| Year | Mississippi Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $84,260 | $89,712 |
| 2023 | $82,830 | $97,924 |
| 2024 | $86,380 | $101,746 |
| 2025 | $86,940 | $106,671 |