Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in Mississippi after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and a flat 4% state income tax.
Uses 2026 IRS brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), the 2026 Social Security wage base and Mississippi's 2026 tax table. Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Sources · Methodology
Mississippi income tax in 2026
Mississippi has a flat 4% state income tax. The state standard deduction is $2,300 for single filers and $4,600 for married couples filing jointly. A personal exemption of $6,000 per filer ($12,000 for a couple) also reduces taxable income.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married filing jointly: taxable income over |
|---|---|---|
| 4% | $10,000 | $10,000 |
Take-home pay in Mississippi by salary
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | MS tax | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $868 | $33,452 | $2,788 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,668 | $48,722 | $4,060 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,468 | $62,642 | $5,220 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,268 | $75,912 | $6,326 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,268 | $108,523 | $9,044 |
Other taxes and paycheck deductions in Mississippi
| Tax | Rate | Rank among states and DC |
|---|---|---|
| State sales tax | 7% | — |
| Average local sales tax | 0.06% | — |
| Combined sales tax | 7.06% | 23 of 51 (1 = highest) |
| Effective property tax on owner-occupied homes (2024) | 0.58% | 36 of 51 (1 = highest) |
On a $400,000 home, the effective property tax rate works out to about $2,320 a year. For purchases, try the sales tax calculator; for a home, the mortgage calculator.
Compare Mississippi with other states
State income tax and take-home pay on a $75,000 salary for a single filer. In Mississippi the figures are $2,268 and $59,325, which ranks 17 of 51 from lowest to highest state income tax.
| State | State income tax | Take-home pay | Difference from Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $3,510 | $58,083 | −$1,242 |
| Arkansas | $2,390 | $59,203 | −$122 |
| Louisiana | $1,864 | $59,729 | +$404 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,268 |
| Texas | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,268 |
| Florida | $0 | $61,593 | +$2,268 |
Federal taxes on a Mississippi paycheck
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) are the same in every state. The 2026 brackets and the full method are on the main paycheck calculator page.
What this estimate leaves out
- Tax credits, itemized deductions, dependents and income other than wages.
- A separate head of household table: Mississippi figures use the single table for that status.
State income and sales tax data: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026. Property tax data: Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Mississippi have a state income tax?
Yes. For 2026, Mississippi has a flat 4% state income tax.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Mississippi?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Mississippi keeps about $59,325 a year, or $4,944 a month, after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,268 Mississippi income tax.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Mississippi for a married couple?
A married couple filing jointly with $100,000 of wages keeps about $81,774 a year in Mississippi, including $2,936 of state income tax.
How high are property taxes in Mississippi?
Homeowners in Mississippi pay an effective property tax rate of about 0.58% of home value, which ranks 36 of 51 among states and DC (1 is the highest).
What is the sales tax in Mississippi?
The Mississippi state sales tax rate is 7%. With the average local rate, the combined rate is about 7.06%.
Related guides
- 2026 Federal Tax Brackets and Standard Deduction, Explained The 2026 federal income tax brackets and standard deduction for single, joint and head of household filers, with a worked example of how marginal rates apply.
- The 9 States With No Income Tax on Wages in 2026 Which nine states do not tax wages in 2026, how much that saves on a $75,000 salary, and the sales taxes those states charge instead.
Sources
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets, 2026
- Tax Foundation: state and local sales tax rates, 2026
- Tax Foundation, Property Taxes by State and County, 2026
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (Revenue Procedure 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
Last reviewed October 4, 2026. Results are estimates; see our methodology and disclaimer.