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Mississippi Paycheck Calculator

Source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 · Source verified July 22, 2026

Blake Boege
Written by Blake Boege · Founder, Calculator Answers

A Mississippi paycheck calculator estimates net take-home pay by subtracting federal income tax, Mississippi state income tax, and FICA contributions from gross earnings. Mississippi applies a flat-rate state income tax system, which simplifies state withholding calculations. The tool uses current tax tables to estimate withholdings based on the user's filing status, dependents, and any pre-tax benefits. Workers in Mississippi use this calculator to estimate their budgets, adjust their tax withholdings, and ensure payroll accuracy.

Enter gross pay, pay frequency, filing status, and deductions. The calculator estimates your Mississippi take-home pay using federal brackets, FICA, and state tax rules.

See also: Missouri Paycheck Calculator and Minnesota Paycheck Calculator.

Quick Answer

Determine your take-home pay in Mississippi after federal, state, and FICA taxes are deducted from your gross earnings.

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What appears as gross on one Mississippi pay stub before taxes or deductions. · e.g. 2,000

Pay frequency
Filing status
$

Per paycheck. 401(k), HSA, traditional health premiums. · e.g. 0

$

Per paycheck. Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments. · e.g. 0

%

Mississippi has transitioned to a flat income tax rate of 4.0%. · e.g. 4

About Mississippi income tax

Mississippi recently moved to a flat tax structure, eliminating lower brackets and applying a flat 4.0% rate to taxable income.

Estimated Mississippi paycheck

Estimated net pay (biweekly)

$1,610.85

Gross $2,000.00 · annual net $41,882.00

Annual gross$52,000.00
Pre-tax deductions (per paycheck)$0.00
Federal income tax (per paycheck)$156.15
Social Security (per paycheck)$124.00
Medicare (per paycheck)$29.00
Mississippi state tax (4%)$80.00
Post-tax deductions (per paycheck)$0.00
Net pay (per paycheck)$1,610.85
Effective federal rate7.81%
Total federal + FICA + state rate19.46%

Estimate only. Real Mississippi paychecks depend on exact W-4 and state withholding settings, personal exemptions, credits, benefits, and local fees. Not payroll or tax advice.

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Examples

$2,000 biweekly · single · 4.0% state

Annual gross $52,000

$5,000 monthly · married jointly · 4.0% state

Annual gross $60,000

$100,000 salary · biweekly · single · 4.0% state

Net estimate provided below

How it works

Formula · Net pay = gross − pre-tax − federal tax − state tax (4%) − Social Security − Medicare − post-tax

The calculator annualizes gross pay, subtracts pre-tax deductions and the federal standard deduction, applies 2026 federal brackets and FICA, and then calculates state taxes based on the tax structure of Mississippi.

Mississippi tax · (annual_gross − pre_tax) × state_rate

Net pay · gross − pre_tax − federal − FICA − state − post_tax

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Frequently asked questions

Start with your gross pay. Subtract any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions or health insurance. Next, deduct federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Finally, subtract Mississippi state income tax (if applicable) and any post-tax deductions to get your net take-home pay.

Mississippi recently moved to a flat tax structure, eliminating lower brackets and applying a flat 4.0% rate to taxable income.

This calculator provides a strong planning estimate using 2026 federal brackets and an editable effective state rate. Real paychecks use the exact IRS percentage method against your W-4, state-specific withholding forms, specific pay period dates, and employer benefit plan details. It is not a substitute for official payroll software.

While federal and state taxes are standard, some states have city, county, or school district taxes. If you live in an area with local taxes (like NYC, Philadelphia, or many Ohio and Pennsylvania municipalities), you can increase the state tax rate input in the calculator to account for your local tax burden.