Mississippi taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Mississippi, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Mississippi at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 4% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $1,668 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,722 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 18th of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Mississippi taxes wages
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 0% |
| Over $10,000 | 4% |
- Standard deduction (single): $2,300
- Personal exemption: $6,000
Take-home pay in Mississippi by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,452 | $2,788 |
| $60,000 | $48,722 | $4,060 |
| $80,000 | $62,642 | $5,220 |
| $100,000 | $75,912 | $6,326 |
| $150,000 | $108,523 | $9,044 |
Mississippi and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 4% | $48,722 | $7.25 |
| Alabama | 2%–5% | $47,881 | $7.25 |
| Arkansas | 2%–3.7% | $48,658 | $11.00 |
| Louisiana | 3% | $48,976 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
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