Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
Use this free Mississippi paycheck calculator to estimate your take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA and Mississippi state income tax. Compare bi-weekly, monthly and annual net pay for a Mississippi salary in one view.
Per-Paycheck Breakdown
2026 Tax RulesUpdated October 2026 · 2026 federal and Mississippi rates ·methodology
What comes out of a Mississippi paycheck
A Mississippi paycheck starts with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Mississippi then applies a flat 4% rate after the $18,300 standard deduction. Local rules in Mississippi and payroll deductions can still change the final number.
Mississippi: 4% flat tax
Mississippi applies a flat 4% state rate. Mississippi subtracts the $18,300 standard deduction before applying state tax. The Mississippi local-tax and payroll notes below show what the state rate leaves out.
Where a Mississippi paycheck goes
- Federal income tax$7,670
- FICA$5,738
- Mississippi income tax$2,268
- Take-home pay$59,325
Mississippi income tax is shown separately from federal withholding, Social Security and Medicare so you can see the state share.
Mississippi take-home pay after taxes by salary
These Mississippi figures use the 4% state rate and the $18,300 standard deduction for a single filer.
| Gross salary | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,087 | $1,580 |
| $75,000 | $59,325 | $2,282 |
| $100,000 | $75,912 | $2,920 |
| $150,000 | $108,523 | $4,174 |
Mississippi after-tax pay at other salaries
Open a nearby salary for the same state and the same 2026 assumptions.
Mississippi hourly wage after tax
- $20/hr · $41,600/yr≈ $16.67/hr net
- $30/hr · $62,400/yr≈ $24.30/hr net
- $45/hr · $93,600/yr≈ $34.45/hr net
Hourly Mississippi estimates assume 2,080 hours per year. The Mississippi estimate leaves out local taxes and separate payroll programs.
Mississippi income tax rate
- State system
- Flat tax
- Rate range
- 4%
- Local income tax
- None
Rates used by this calculator. Confirm the current year with the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
Mississippi income tax rate (single filer)
Mississippi applies a single 4% rate to taxable income after the $18,300 standard deduction.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 4% |
What else affects a Mississippi paycheck
The calculator covers federal withholding, FICA and Mississippi state income tax. These rules can still change the amount you keep.
Mississippi local income taxes
Mississippi has no local income tax; the state rate applies statewide.
Mississippi payroll deductions
Mississippi does not withhold a statewide paid-family-leave or disability premium from employee pay.
Mississippi filing and residency
Mississippi uses a flat 4% rate with a standard deduction and exemptions worth about $8,300 for single filers; file a Mississippi return if state tax was withheld.
What Mississippi income tax costs vs Texas
Texas has no wage income tax, so the gap below is what Mississippi takes for state income tax at each salary, while federal income tax and FICA stay the same.
| Gross salary | Take-home in Mississippi | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,087 | −$1,268 |
| $75,000 | $59,325 | −$2,268 |
| $100,000 | $75,912 | −$3,268 |
| $150,000 | $108,523 | −$5,268 |
State income tax and any state payroll insurance are included.
Mississippi net pay by filing status and pay frequency
Mississippi figures use the same $75,000 salary, the $18,300 standard deduction, and no pre-tax deductions. Married figures assume a joint return with one income.
| Filing status | Take-home / yr | Per check |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $59,325 | $2,282 |
| Married filing jointly | $62,687 | $2,411 |
How often you are paid
- Weekly (52/yr)$1,141
- Bi-Weekly (26/yr)$2,282
- Semi-Monthly (24/yr)$2,472
- Monthly$4,944
Annual Mississippi take-home divided across the standard number of pay periods.
Money moves for a Mississippi paycheck
State-specific points that change the number at the bottom of your check.
Estimate local withholding
The state-only number is a starting point for Mississippi. Check the city, county or school district rate that applies to your Mississippi workplace before you budget the final amount.
Ask about payroll premiums
Beyond federal withholding, Mississippi payroll may include a paid-leave, disability or local program. Ask payroll which deductions apply to you.
Review your state return
Keep your Mississippi withholding statements and confirm the filing threshold at tax time, especially if you moved or worked across state lines.
Working in Mississippi: what to expect
Mississippi has one of the lowest costs of living in the country, but wages and job opportunities vary widely by region.
The Jackson metro, Gulf Coast and college towns have different housing and employment markets, so compare net pay with local costs.
For a Mississippi worker, the state rate is only one part of the picture: housing, commuting and local taxes often decide how far a paycheck actually goes.