Salary & Take-Home Pay Calculators Mississippi

Mississippi Paycheck Calculator

Calculate your net paycheck in Mississippi with progressive state income tax up to 5%. See federal tax, state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and take-home pay.

Use Calculator Free — No Sign-up Verified Data Editorially Reviewed Updated Feb 2026

Mississippi Quick Facts

5.0% Income Tax Rate

0.81% Property Tax Rate

$48,610 Median Income

83.3 Cost of Living

How This Calculator Works

Calculation methodology and assumptions

Calculates your net paycheck in Mississippi. Mississippi has progressive income tax brackets with a top rate of 5%. Federal tax uses 2026 brackets. FICA: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600) + Medicare 1.45%.

Key State Information

Mississippi paycheck facts: State income tax: progressive state income tax up to 5%. Median household income: $48,610. Cost of living index: 83.3 (100 = national average).

Standard financial formulas Pre-filled with real state data Estimates only — not financial advice

Data Source

IRS, Tax Foundation

View Original Source | Verified 2024-12-01 | Updated annually

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax is taken from a paycheck in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, your paycheck is reduced by federal income tax (10-37%), Mississippi state income tax (up to 5%), Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%). Total effective tax rate is typically 25-35% for most workers.

Is Mississippi a good state for take-home pay?

Mississippi has moderate state income taxes. However, consider cost of living (83.3 vs national avg of 100) and sales tax (7%) when comparing.