Mississippi Hourly Paycheck Calculator
Free Mississippi (MS) hourly paycheck calculator with 2026 state and federal tax rates. Estimates are for planning — not tax advice.
Paycheck Breakdown
- Gross Pay$1,140.00
- Federal Income Tax−$52.95
- Mississippi State Tax−$17.45
- Social Security (6.2%)−$35.34
- Medicare (1.45%)−$8.27
- Net Pay$1,025.99
Mississippi Paycheck & Tax Overview
Mississippi taxes income above $10,000 at a flat 4% after exemptions and deductions. The Mississippi minimum wage is $7.25/hour as of 2026 (verify with your state labor department for the latest rate). Workers in Jackson, Gulfport, Hattiesburg, and elsewhere in Mississippi use this Mississippi hourly paycheck calculator with 2026 tax tables — Mississippi taxes income above $10,000 at 4%.
Mississippi State Income Tax Brackets — 2026
| Taxable income (annual) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Flat rate on taxable wages | 4.00% |
Example: Mississippi paycheck for $14.25/hour at 40 hours/week
Single filer, biweekly pay — estimated $1,140 gross per check, about $1,026 take-home after federal ($53), state ($17), and FICA ($44). Enter your own numbers in the calculator for a personalized result.
Official tax sources
We align calculations with IRS Publication 15-T and state revenue guidance. Verify rules on official sites:
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Mississippi Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Does Mississippi have state income tax on paychecks?
Yes. Mississippi taxes income above $10,000 at 4%.
How much tax is taken out of a $14.25/hour at 40 hours/week paycheck in Mississippi?
For a single filer paid biweekly, estimated biweekly gross is about $1,140 with net take-home around $1,026 (federal ~$53, state ~$17, FICA ~$44). Your actual check varies with W-4, benefits, and local taxes.
How is Mississippi paycheck tax different from other states?
Mississippi taxes income above $10,000 at a flat 4% after exemptions and deductions. Our 2026 calculator applies flat 4% state income tax for Mississippi workers.
What is the Mississippi minimum wage for 2026?
Mississippi's reference minimum wage on this page is $7.25/hour. Minimum wage affects gross pay; net pay depends on withholding and deductions in the calculator above.
How do I calculate hourly paycheck taxes in Mississippi?
Multiply your hourly rate by hours worked for gross pay, then apply federal, Mississippi state, and FICA rules. The calculator above defaults to hourly mode with Mississippi tax data for 2026.
Is this Mississippi calculator updated for 2026?
Yes. We update Mississippi brackets, flat rates, SDI, and federal tables each tax year. Last reviewed for the 2026 tax year. Estimates only — not tax advice.