Mississippi Paycheck & Net Salary Calculator
Calculate your net paycheck in Mississippi factoring in state tax brackets, Federal tax, 401(k), and HSA deductions.
Paycheck Calculation Parameters
2026 IRS Pub 15-T Withholding & 50-State Tax Engine
Pre-Tax Deductions-$0/yr
Itemized Paystub Statement
Official W-2 Itemization| Earnings & Deductions | Per Period | Annual YTD | % Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Earnings | $0 | $0 | 100.0% |
| Federal Income Tax (IRS) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Social Security (FICA 6.2%) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Medicare (FICA 1.45%) | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Mississippi State Income Tax | -$0 | -$0 | 0% |
| Net Take-Home Pay | $0 | $0 | 100.0% |
Overview of Mississippi State Income Taxes (2026)
Mississippi imposes a flat state income tax rate of 4.70% on all taxable income.
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi Paycheck Taxes
What is the state income tax rate in Mississippi for 2026?
Mississippi levies a flat state income tax rate of 4.70% on taxable wages. Every dollar of taxable salary earned in Mississippi is taxed at this single rate after federal standard deductions and pre-tax benefit contributions.
How do 401(k) and HSA pre-tax deductions lower my Mississippi paycheck taxes?
Contributions to traditional 401(k) plans (up to $23,500/yr) and HSA accounts lower your taxable income on both your Federal W-4 tax returns and your Mississippi state income tax withholdings. HSA contributions also save 7.65% in FICA Social Security and Medicare taxes.
What payroll taxes are deducted from my Mississippi paycheck besides income tax?
All W-2 employees in Mississippi are subject to federal FICA payroll taxes: 6.2% Social Security tax (capped at $184,500 in wages for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare tax (plus an additional 0.9% Medicare tax for annual earnings over $200,000 for single filers).
How is overtime pay taxed on a Mississippi paycheck?
Overtime pay (hours worked over 40 hours per week at 1.5x hourly rate) is added to your regular gross income. It is taxed using standard progressive Federal and Mississippi state income tax withholding tables per pay period.
How does pay frequency affect my Mississippi net take-home pay?
Your total annual tax liability in Mississippi remains identical regardless of pay frequency. However, per-paycheck take-home pay varies by pay period count: Bi-weekly salary is divided by 26 pay periods, Semi-monthly by 24, Weekly by 52, and Monthly by 12.