Mississippi Paycheck Calculator
Mississippi charges 4% — but only on taxable income above $10,000. The first $10,000 is tax-free.
Mississippi charges 4% — but only on taxable income above $10,000. The first $10,000 is tax-free, and the $2,300 standard deduction plus $6,000 personal exemption come off first. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 4% Mississippi tax after the standard deduction, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
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| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Mississippi income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 4% | 4% on taxable income above $10,000, after the $2,300 standard deduction and $6,000 personal exemption ($4,600 / $12,000 married) |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Mississippi?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Mississippi has mississippi charges 4% — but only on taxable income above $10,000. the first $10,000 is tax-free. — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Mississippi income tax rate in 2026?
Mississippi charges a flat 4% on taxable income above $10,000. The first $10,000 of taxable income is taxed at 0%.
What is the Mississippi standard deduction for 2026?
This calculator uses a standard deduction of $8,300 for single filers and $16,600 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the 4% rate is applied.
Is Mississippi really a flat-tax state?
Effectively yes, with a twist: the 4% rate applies only to taxable income above $10,000, so the first $10,000 is taxed at 0%. Mississippi's flat rate was cut from 5% to 4% in 2023 and is scheduled to fall further.
How much will I take home in Mississippi on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,873.92 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $64.15 Mississippi state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.