Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Mississippi take-home pay after federal tax, Mississippi state income tax, and FICA. Pre-filled for Mississippi — just enter your salary.
Updated June 2026 · Reviewed by the apitpi team · How we calculate
Take-home pay (bi-weekly)
$2,269
$59,001 net per year · 21.3% effective tax
- Federal tax
- $7,670
- State tax
- $2,592
- Social Security
- $4,650
- Medicare
- $1,088
Estimate only. Uses 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA. State tax uses an approximate effective rate and does not model local taxes, credits, or itemized deductions. Not tax advice.
Take-home pay in Mississippi
Mississippi levies a state income tax on top of federal tax and FICA. We estimate the state portion at an effective rate of about 4.40% for a middle-income earner. Higher earners may pay a higher marginal rate.
As an example, a single filer earning $75,000 in Mississippi keeps roughly $59,001 after taxes — about 21.3% goes to federal tax, state tax and FICA.
How Mississippi compares
Mississippi has the 29th highest state income tax rate in the country. On a $75,000 salary, Mississippi's state tax takes about $2,592 per year — money you would keep in a no-income-tax state like Alaska or Florida.
States with no income tax
If keeping more of your paycheck matters, these states levy no wage income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, Wyoming.
Estimates for informational purposes only — not tax advice. Federal brackets and the standard deduction follow IRS guidance; FICA rates from the SSA. See our methodology for full details.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi have a state income tax? +
Yes. Mississippi has a state income tax, with an estimated effective rate of about 4.40% for a typical middle-income earner. This is withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Mississippi? +
A single filer earning $75,000 in Mississippi takes home roughly $59,001 per year after federal tax, state income tax, and FICA — an effective tax rate of about 21.3%. Enter your own salary above for an exact estimate.
How accurate is this estimate? +
We use 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA, plus an estimated effective state rate. It does not include local taxes, credits, or itemized deductions, so treat it as a close guide rather than an exact figure.