As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Technical Lead in Jackson, MS is $138,608, equivalent to $67 per hour, $2,666 weekly, or $11,551 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 Jackson, MS vary widely, spanning from $121,570 to $157,324. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($129,689) and 75th percentile ($148,404), while top earners (90th percentile) make $157,324 per year. This $18,715 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, Jackson Technical Lead often earn 0.3% lower than national averages. However, Jackson currently ranks 766 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 $121,570 Jackson, MS June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $129,689 Jackson, MS June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $138,608 Jackson, MS June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $148,404 Jackson, MS June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Technical Lead Salary $157,324 Jackson, MS June 01, 2026
25% $129,689 10% $121,570 90% $157,324 75% $148,404 $138,608 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 Jackson, Mississippi    Jackson is located primarily in northeastern Hinds County, with small portions in Madison and Rankin counties. The Pearl River forms most of the easte....More

Jackson, Mississippi  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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