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Mississippi exempts the first $10,000 of taxable income and taxes the rest at 4% in 2026, on its way to a planned 3% rate. Generous exemptions mean many lower-wage workers owe little Mississippi tax.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Mississippi paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Used for state exemptions and credits.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Mississippi paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxFlat 4% on taxable income above $10,000
Standard deduction$2,300 single, $4,600 married
Personal exemptions & credits$6,000 single, $12,000 married; $1,500 per dependent
Local income taxesNone
Disability / paid leave deductionsNone
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • 0% on the first $10,000 of taxable income, 4% above.
  • Exemption $6,000 single, $9,500 head of household, $12,000 married; $1,500 per dependent.
  • Standard deduction $2,300 single / $4,600 married.
  • No local income taxes.

Mississippi salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Mississippi salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer 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

Mississippi hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Mississippi. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$514.10$26,733
$18.00/hr$720.00$605.72$31,497
$20.00/hr$800.00$666.80$34,674
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$819.50$42,614
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$972.20$50,554
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,245.48$64,765

Mississippi vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Mississippi and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Tennessee$0$61,593$2,368.94
Louisiana$1,864$59,729$2,297.26
Mississippi$2,268$59,325$2,281.71
Arkansas$2,712$58,880$2,264.62
Alabama$3,127$58,466$2,248.69

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mississippi’s income tax rate in 2026?

4% on taxable income above $10,000. The rate is scheduled to keep falling toward 3%.

Is the first $10,000 tax-free in Mississippi?

Yes — taxable income (after exemptions and deductions) up to $10,000 is taxed at 0%.

What is the Mississippi income tax rate in 2026?

Mississippi has a flat 4% on taxable income above $10,000. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Mississippi?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Mississippi takes home about $41,087 a year, or $1,580.27 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,268 in Mississippi taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Mississippi?

About $75,912 a year ($2,919.69 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 24.1%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Mississippi?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $819.50 a week, or $42,614 a year.

How often are the Mississippi rates updated?

We verify federal and Mississippi rates every January and whenever Mississippi changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.