Mississippi paycheck calculator
Mississippi has a single 4% income tax rate on taxable income over $10,000. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Mississippi has about $87.23 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,281.71 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Mississippi · 2026Take-home pay $1,873.92 per paycheck, $48,721.96 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Mississippi income tax | −64.15 | −1,667.90 |
| Take-home pay | 1,873.92 | 48,721.96 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Mississippi paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 4% to a top rate of 4% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 0% |
| $10,000 and up | 4% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $8,300
- Married filing jointly
- $16,600
- Head of household
- $12,900
- Each dependent: a further $1,500 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Mississippi cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture.
Mississippi has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Mississippi, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $33.38 | $1,286.62 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $87.23 | $2,281.71 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $202.62 | $4,173.96 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.17% of a $40,000 salary, 3.02% of a $75,000 salary, 3.51% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Mississippi paycheck FAQ
Does Mississippi have a state income tax?
Yes. Mississippi has a single 4% income tax rate on taxable income over $10,000. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $8,300 (single), $16,600 (married filing jointly), $12,900 (head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Mississippi?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $64.15 to Mississippi income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,873.92.
What deductions and exemptions does Mississippi allow?
Mississippi withholding allows $8,300 for single; $16,600 for married filing jointly; $12,900 for head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $1,500.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Mississippi?
Mississippi cities and counties generally do not tax wages, so state and federal taxes are the whole picture. Mississippi has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.