What are the main factors that influence a VP of Software Development's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for VP of Software Development?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for VP of Software Development roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change A VP of Software Development's salary?

A VP of Software Development's salary grows with experience: a Software Developer IV (7+ years)earns $132,771, a Software Developer V (7-10 years)earns $152,638, a Software Development Manager (10+ years)earns $151,200, a Director of Software Engineering (10+ years)earns $190,991, an VP of Software Development (10+ years)earns $215,356,

What are the highest paying states for a VP of Software Development?

VP of Software Development salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for VP of Software Development roles are District of Columbia $267,393, California $266,373, Massachusetts $262,823. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of VP of Software Development roles make?

Salaries for VP of Software Development level roles vary by specialization: VP of Development: $275,227; VP of Software Product Management: $270,200; VP of Software Research and Design Architecture: $262,300; VP of Software Architecture: $262,277; VP of Systems Applications Development: $254,100.

VP of Software Development Salary in Mississippi

How much does a VP of Software Development make in Mississippi?

As of October 01, 2026, the average salary for a VP of Software Development in Mississippi is $215,373 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

However, a VP of Software Development's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $225,842
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $200,703 to $220,853
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $187,347

10% $187,347

50% (Median) $215,373

90% $225,842

VP of Software Development Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$220,853	$18,404	$4,247	$106
Average	$215,373	$17,948	$4,142	$104
25th Percentile	$200,703	$16,725	$3,860	$96

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Key Factors That Influence VP of Software Development Salaries

A VP of Software Development's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects VP of Software Development Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a VP of Software Development's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Software Developer IV (7+ years): $132,771
Software Developer V (7-10 years): $152,638
Software Development Manager (10+ years): $151,200
Director of Software Engineering (10+ years): $190,991
VP of Software Development (10+ years): $215,356

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Software Developer IV	7+ years	$132,771
Software Developer V	7-10 years	$152,638
Software Development Manager	10+ years	$151,200
Director of Software Engineering	10+ years	$190,991
VP of Software Development	10+ years	$215,356

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How Do VP of Software Development Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract VP of Software Developments. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $267,393.
California: $266,373.
Massachusetts: $262,823.

District of Columbia $267,393 California $266,373 Massachusetts $262,823 Washington $261,863 New Jersey $261,763 Alaska $261,423 Connecticut $258,093 New York $256,743

Hawaii $252,423 Rhode Island $250,393 Maryland $249,013 Minnesota $247,133 Colorado $246,403 Illinois $246,163 Oregon $245,243 Delaware $244,573

New Hampshire $244,143 Virginia $243,193 Pennsylvania $240,413 Nevada $239,013 North Dakota $238,553 Michigan $237,833 Wisconsin $237,563 Vermont $237,033

Texas $235,563 Maine $235,463 Arizona $235,323 Ohio $235,153 Georgia $232,933 Indiana $231,823 Wyoming $231,603 Utah $231,263

Iowa $231,123 Kansas $229,963 Louisiana $229,623 North Carolina $229,503 Missouri $229,453 Florida $228,513 Montana $228,003 Nebraska $227,523

Kentucky $227,253 South Carolina $226,293 Tennessee $225,683 Idaho $225,443 New Mexico $223,683 Oklahoma $223,293 Alabama $221,873 South Dakota $219,483

Arkansas $218,173 West Virginia $217,473 Mississippi $215,373

Top Paying Cities for VP of Software Developments

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Hillsboro: $211,353
Holly Bluff: $209,533
Kosciusko: $209,483

Hillsboro, MS $211,353 Holly Bluff, MS $209,533 Kosciusko, MS $209,483 Lake, MS $210,653 Lena, MS $211,483 Lexington, MS $209,113 Lorman, MS $209,633 Louise, MS $211,753

Ludlow, MS $211,943 Mc Adams, MS $209,293 Mc Cool, MS $209,063 Madden, MS $210,113 Madison, MS $213,873 Magee, MS $211,613 Mayersville, MS $210,793 Mendenhall, MS $212,363

Midnight, MS $211,753 Mize, MS $210,753 Morton, MS $212,433 Mount Olive, MS $210,763 Natchez, MS $210,173 Newhebron, MS $211,353 Pattison, MS $210,643 Pelahatchie, MS $213,113

Pickens, MS $210,793 Piney Woods, MS $213,463 Pinola, MS $212,233 Port Gibson, MS $210,603 Puckett, MS $212,643 Pulaski, MS $211,423 Raleigh, MS $210,863 Raymond, MS $213,793

Redwood, MS $210,903 Ridgeland, MS $214,423 Rolling Fork, MS $210,943 Sallis, MS $209,653 Sandhill, MS $213,603 Satartia, MS $211,983 Sharon, MS $212,203 Sibley, MS $210,683

Silver City, MS $210,583 Star, MS $213,753 Taylorsville, MS $210,223 Tchula, MS $209,293 Terry, MS $213,863 Thomastown, MS $210,123 Tinsley, MS $211,793 Tougaloo, MS $214,573

Utica, MS $212,613 Vaiden, MS $208,693 Valley Park, MS $209,933 Vaughan, MS $211,213 Vicksburg, MS $211,633 Walnut Grove, MS $210,513 Washington, MS $210,083 Wesson, MS $211,523

West, MS $208,663 Whitfield, MS $214,553 Yazoo City, MS $210,913 Jackson, MS $214,723 Pearl, MS $214,703 Richland, MS $214,723 Flowood, MS $214,663 Byram, MS $214,463

Lula, MS $213,613 Lyon, MS $209,643 Marks, MS $211,053 Michigan City, MS $215,203 Mount Pleasant, MS $220,373 Myrtle, MS $211,313 Nesbit, MS $224,023 New Albany, MS $210,933

Olive Branch, MS $223,693 Oxford, MS $211,663 Pope, MS $210,333 Potts Camp, MS $213,633 Red Banks, MS $220,263 Ripley, MS $210,663 Robinsonville, MS $220,993 Sarah, MS $217,833

Sardis, MS $214,013 Senatobia, MS $218,103 Sherard, MS $209,183 Sledge, MS $213,263 Southaven, MS $225,333 Taylor, MS $211,333 Tiplersville, MS $211,033 Tula, MS $210,153

Tunica, MS $218,413 University, MS $213,153 Victoria, MS $219,993 Walls, MS $224,843 Walnut, MS $211,103 Waterford, MS $214,413 Greenville, MS $214,703 Alligator, MS $208,523

Anguilla, MS $212,463 Arcola, MS $214,703 Avon, MS $214,703 Benoit, MS $212,693 Beulah, MS $210,733 Boyle, MS $211,733 Chatham, MS $214,333 Cleveland, MS $210,973

Doddsville, MS $209,803 Drew, MS $208,683 Parchman, MS $208,913 Dublin, MS $208,143 Duncan, MS $208,403 Glen Allan, MS $213,693 Grace, MS $213,163 Gunnison, MS $209,013

Hollandale, MS $214,703 Holly Ridge, MS $212,833 Indianola, MS $212,973 Inverness, MS $212,563 Isola, MS $213,033 Leland, MS $214,703 Merigold, MS $209,833 Metcalfe, MS $214,703

Moorhead, MS $210,913 Mound Bayou, MS $209,643 Pace, MS $210,873 Panther Burn, MS $213,763 Rena Lara, MS $208,453 Rome, MS $208,493 Rosedale, MS $210,373 Ruleville, MS $209,693

Scott, MS $213,423 Shaw, MS $212,383 Shelby, MS $209,143 Stoneville, MS $214,703 Sunflower, MS $210,523 Wayside, MS $214,703 Winstonville, MS $210,223 Winterville, MS $214,703

Tupelo, MS $211,903 Algoma, MS $211,313 Amory, MS $208,323 Baldwyn, MS $210,803 Becker, MS $207,793 Belden, MS $211,533 Belmont, MS $209,973 Blue Springs, MS $210,943

Booneville, MS $210,673 Burnsville, MS $210,503 Corinth, MS $211,303 Dennis, MS $209,733 Derma, MS $211,133 Ecru, MS $211,113 Fulton, MS $210,803 Gattman, MS $207,493

Glen, MS $210,713 Abbeville, MS $212,883 Arkabutla, MS $220,163 Ashland, MS $213,693 Batesville, MS $212,283 Belen, MS $210,413 Blue Mountain, MS $211,153 Byhalia, MS $221,243

Clarksdale, MS $209,033 Coahoma, MS $211,183 Coldwater, MS $220,513 Como, MS $215,233 Courtland, MS $211,183 Crenshaw, MS $214,113 Crowder, MS $210,453 Darling, MS $212,203

Dumas, MS $210,523 Dundee, MS $213,743 Etta, MS $211,083 Falcon, MS $212,713 Falkner, MS $212,093 Farrell, MS $209,643 Friars Point, MS $211,303 Hernando, MS $222,153

Hickory Flat, MS $212,693 Holly Springs, MS $216,123 Horn Lake, MS $225,083 Independence, MS $219,643 Jonestown, MS $211,373 Lake Cormorant, MS $223,903 Lamar, MS $216,243 Stennis Space Center, MS $214,553

Diamondhead, MS $212,743 Biloxi, MS $214,043 Diberville, MS $213,923 Escatawpa, MS $212,883 Gautier, MS $212,843 Hurley, MS $213,453 Kiln, MS $212,963 Lakeshore, MS $214,713

Long Beach, MS $212,483 Mc Henry, MS $211,893 Moss Point, MS $213,063 Ocean Springs, MS $213,163 Vancleave, MS $212,643 Pascagoula, MS $213,053 Pass Christian, MS $212,493 Pearlington, MS $217,493

Perkinston, MS $211,853 Saucier, MS $212,523 Waveland, MS $213,073 Wiggins, MS $211,123 Brookhaven, MS $211,483 Bogue Chitto, MS $210,413 Bude, MS $210,433 Centreville, MS $216,623

Chatawa, MS $212,333 Crosby, MS $211,673 Fernwood, MS $211,343 Gloster, MS $213,113 Jayess, MS $209,713 Kokomo, MS $209,813 Liberty, MS $213,703 Mc Call Creek, MS $210,233

Mccomb, MS $210,493 Magnolia, MS $211,583 Meadville, MS $209,613 Monticello, MS $210,963 Oak Vale, MS $209,893 Osyka, MS $213,053 Roxie, MS $209,493 Ruth, MS $210,033

Silver Creek, MS $210,773 Smithdale, MS $210,103 Sontag, MS $211,033 Summit, MS $210,023 Tylertown, MS $209,973 Union Church, MS $210,443 Woodville, MS $213,923 Columbus, MS $205,923

Aberdeen, MS $207,313 Ackerman, MS $209,153 Artesia, MS $206,223 Bellefontaine, MS $209,473 Brooksville, MS $207,013 Caledonia, MS $206,833 Cedarbluff, MS $207,333 Crawford, MS $206,533

Eupora, MS $209,413 French Camp, MS $209,093 Hamilton, MS $206,443 Kilmichael, MS $208,993 Maben, MS $208,593 Mantee, MS $208,863 Mathiston, MS $208,963 Mayhew, MS $205,933

Montpelier, MS $208,073 Pheba, MS $207,873 Prairie, MS $207,283 Starkville, MS $207,073 Mississippi State, MS $206,903 Steens, MS $206,033 Stewart, MS $209,023 Sturgis, MS $208,473

Walthall, MS $209,813 Weir, MS $209,353 West Point, MS $206,333 Woodland, MS $208,983 Thaxton, MS $210,553 Tishomingo, MS $209,563 Toccopola, MS $210,573 Trebloc, MS $208,303

Tremont, MS $210,323 Van Vleet, MS $209,913 Vardaman, MS $210,163 Verona, MS $211,853 Wheeler, MS $210,693 Grenada, MS $209,093 Banner, MS $209,993 Big Creek, MS $209,443

Bruce, MS $210,133 Calhoun City, MS $209,873 Carrollton, MS $208,103 Cascilla, MS $208,363 Charleston, MS $208,653 Coffeeville, MS $209,223 Coila, MS $208,123 Cruger, MS $208,603

Duck Hill, MS $208,923 Elliott, MS $209,153 Enid, MS $209,253 Glendora, MS $208,023 Gore Springs, MS $209,303 Greenwood, MS $208,043 Holcomb, MS $208,093 Itta Bena, MS $209,583

Mc Carley, MS $208,373 Minter City, MS $207,603 Money, MS $207,883 Morgan City, MS $209,953 North Carrollton, MS $209,233 Oakland, MS $209,013 Paris, MS $210,003 Philipp, MS $207,443

Pittsboro, MS $210,183 Schlater, MS $208,013 Scobey, MS $208,673 Sidon, MS $208,543 Slate Spring, MS $209,743 Sumner, MS $208,643 Swan Lake, MS $208,103 Swiftown, MS $210,503

Tie Plant, MS $209,103 Tillatoba, MS $208,773 Tippo, MS $207,763 Tutwiler, MS $208,533 Vance, MS $208,203 Water Valley, MS $209,783 Webb, MS $208,353 Winona, MS $208,923

Belzoni, MS $211,503 Benton, MS $211,173 Bentonia, MS $212,683 Bolton, MS $213,563 Brandon, MS $213,573 Braxton, MS $213,213 Camden, MS $210,623 Canton, MS $212,813

Carthage, MS $210,223 Cary, MS $211,163 Clinton, MS $214,233 Conehatta, MS $210,223 Crystal Springs, MS $213,123 Delta City, MS $213,753 D Lo, MS $212,773 Durant, MS $209,323

Edwards, MS $213,003 Ethel, MS $209,043 Fayette, MS $209,723 Flora, MS $213,463 Pocahontas, MS $214,503 Florence, MS $214,003 Meridian, MS $209,813 Bailey, MS $209,523

Buckatunna, MS $209,703 Chunky, MS $209,333 Clara, MS $209,553 Collinsville, MS $209,633 Daleville, MS $209,323 Decatur, MS $209,643 De Kalb, MS $209,373 Enterprise, MS $209,323

Hickory, MS $209,363 Lauderdale, MS $209,583 Lawrence, MS $210,083 Little Rock, MS $209,413 Louin, MS $209,763 Louisville, MS $209,363 Macon, MS $209,883 Marion, MS $210,263

Newton, MS $209,683 Noxapater, MS $209,453 Pachuta, MS $209,203 Paulding, MS $209,163 Philadelphia, MS $209,633 Porterville, MS $209,333 Preston, MS $209,393 Quitman, MS $209,473

Rose Hill, MS $209,043 Scooba, MS $209,813 Sebastopol, MS $210,733 Shubuta, MS $209,303 Shuqualak, MS $209,783 State Line, MS $210,093 Stonewall, MS $209,563 Toomsuba, MS $209,623

Union, MS $209,503 Vossburg, MS $209,253 Waynesboro, MS $209,573 Hattiesburg, MS $210,053 Bassfield, MS $209,893 Bay Springs, MS $209,923 Beaumont, MS $209,813 Brooklyn, MS $210,243

Carriere, MS $213,943 Carson, MS $209,993 Collins, MS $210,183 Columbia, MS $209,873 Eastabuchie, MS $209,663 Ellisville, MS $209,733 Heidelberg, MS $209,393 Laurel, MS $210,383

Leakesville, MS $211,443 Lucedale, MS $213,083 Lumberton, MS $210,813 Mc Lain, MS $210,633 Mc Neill, MS $213,683 Moselle, MS $209,663 Moss, MS $209,533 Neely, MS $210,253

New Augusta, MS $209,393 Nicholson, MS $215,003 Ovett, MS $209,383 Petal, MS $209,983 Picayune, MS $214,803 Poplarville, MS $212,293 Prentiss, MS $210,653 Purvis, MS $209,993

Richton, MS $209,353 Sandersville, MS $209,763 Sandy Hook, MS $209,953 Seminary, MS $209,613 Soso, MS $209,583 Stringer, MS $209,703 Sumrall, MS $209,713 Foxworth, MS $209,813

Gulfport, MS $212,353 Bay Saint Louis, MS $214,313 Plantersville, MS $210,693 Pontotoc, MS $211,263 Randolph, MS $210,483 Rienzi, MS $210,693 Saltillo, MS $211,353 Shannon, MS $210,763

Sherman, MS $211,603 Smithville, MS $209,623 Golden, MS $209,993 Greenwood Springs, MS $208,173 Guntown, MS $211,013 Houlka, MS $210,783 Houston, MS $209,643 Iuka, MS $209,743

Mantachie, MS $211,033 Marietta, MS $210,423 Mooreville, MS $211,433 Nettleton, MS $209,933 New Site, MS $209,963 Okolona, MS $209,453 Lambert, MS $208,783 Forest, MS $211,233

Gallman, MS $212,543 Georgetown, MS $212,673 Goodman, MS $210,413 Harperville, MS $211,063 Harriston, MS $209,813 Harrisville, MS $213,023 Hazlehurst, MS $211,723 Hermanville, MS $211,033

VP of Software Development Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

VP of Software Development salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $240,442. While startup companies pay approximate $203,593.

VP of Software Development Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$203,593
Growth Stage	51~500	$215,274
Established	501~5000	$232,165
Enterprise	5000+	$240,442

VP of Software Development Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For VP of Software Development roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, VP of Software Development positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view VP of Software Development as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a VP of Software Development

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$269,216	$129.0	25%
Pharmaceuticals	$269,216	$129.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$258,448	$124.0	20%
Healthcare	$247,679	$119.0	15%
Software & Networking	$247,679	$119.0	15%

VP of Software Development Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a VP of Software Development's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$200,703

Average $215,373/year

$220,853

$16,725

Average $17,948/month

$18,404

$3,860

Average $4,142/week

$4,247

$96

Average $104/hour

$106

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$220,853	$18,404	$4,247	$106
Average	$215,373	$17,948	$4,142	$104
25th Percentile	$200,703	$16,725	$3,860	$96

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