As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Lead in Columbus, MS is $132,927, equivalent to $64 per hour, $2,556 weekly, or $11,077 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Technical Lead in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Technical Lead in Columbus, MS vary widely, spanning from $116,587 to $150,876. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($124,374) and 75th percentile ($142,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $150,876 per year. This $17,948 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Project Management or Application Support, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Columbus Technical Lead often earn 4.4% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 805 statewide for Technical Lead job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Technical Lead Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $116,587 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $124,374 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $132,927 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $142,322 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $150,876 Columbus, MS June 01, 2026
25% $124,374 10% $116,587 90% $150,876 75% $142,322 $132,927 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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A lead programmer is a software engineer in charge of one or more software projects. Alternative titles include development lead, technical lead, lead software engineer, software design engineer lead (SDE lead), software development manager, software manager, or lead application developer. When primarily contributing in a high-level enterprise software design role, the title software architect (or similar) is often used....

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About Columbus, Mississippi    The city is located approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of the Mississippi-Alabama state line along U.S. Route 82, U.S. Route 45, and numerous state high....More

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