Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Mississippi. Mississippi uses a flat income tax of about 4.4% on wages.
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Take-home pay in Mississippi by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,965 | $2,080 | $960 | 16.8% |
| $40,000 | $32,560 | $2,713 | $1,252 | 18.6% |
| $50,000 | $40,155 | $3,346 | $1,544 | 19.7% |
| $60,000 | $47,750 | $3,979 | $1,837 | 20.4% |
| $70,000 | $54,995 | $4,583 | $2,115 | 21.4% |
| $80,000 | $61,590 | $5,133 | $2,369 | 23% |
| $100,000 | $74,780 | $6,232 | $2,876 | 25.2% |
| $120,000 | $87,970 | $7,331 | $3,383 | 26.7% |
| $150,000 | $107,191 | $8,933 | $4,123 | 28.5% |
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Mississippi income tax
Mississippi uses a flat income tax of about 4.4% on wages. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,640 state tax, leaving $47,750 a year.
Other Mississippi pay facts
- State minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 7% state rate, 7.06% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Mississippi
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Mississippi?
About 20.4% in total, or $12,250 a year, for a single filer.
Does Mississippi have state income tax?
Mississippi uses a flat income tax of about 4.4% on wages.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.