How much is taken out of a paycheck in Mississippi?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Mississippi and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,873.92 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Mississippi income tax takes $64.15. Altogether that is 18.8% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Mississippi state income tax rates for 2026
Mississippi taxes wages at a flat 4% rate on taxable income over $10,000.
Taxable income up to $10,000 is taxed at 0%, and the rest at 4%, after a $2,300 standard deduction for single filers ($4,600 for married couples filing jointly) and a $6,000 personal exemption.
Take-home pay by salary in Mississippi
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Mississippi taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $468 | $25,817 | $992.96 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $868 | $33,452 | $1,286.62 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,268 | $41,087 | $1,580.27 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,668 | $48,722 | $1,873.92 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,268 | $59,325 | $2,281.71 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,268 | $75,912 | $2,919.69 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $4,268 | $92,436 | $3,555.21 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,268 | $108,523 | $4,173.96 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $7,268 | $141,659 | $5,448.42 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Mississippi
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,733 | $1,028.20 | $12.85 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,497 | $1,211.44 | $15.14 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,674 | $1,333.60 | $16.67 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,614 | $1,639.00 | $20.49 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,554 | $1,944.40 | $24.31 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,765 | $2,490.97 | $31.14 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,566 | $3,021.77 | $37.77 |
Mississippi take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Mississippi, Tennessee leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $1,668 | $48,722 | $1,873.92 |
| Alabama paycheck calculator | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| Arkansas paycheck calculator | $1,732 | $48,658 | $1,871.45 |
| Louisiana paycheck calculator | $1,414 | $48,976 | $1,883.70 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Mississippi rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: dor.ms.gov, dor.ms.gov, dor.ms.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.