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Accountant Salary in Mississippi

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$79,880
Gross Salary
national median
$61,872
Annual Take-Home
77.5% of gross
$5,156
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$2,380
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Mississippi

Based on national median Accountant salary of $79,880, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$79,880
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 11.5%
-$9,187
Mississippi State Income Tax
Effective rate: 3.4%
-$2,710
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$4,953
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$1,158
Total Taxes
22.5% effective rate
-$18,008
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$61,872
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$5,156
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$2,380

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$61,872 (77.5%)
Federal Income Tax$9,187 (11.5%)
Mississippi State Tax$2,710 (3.4%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$6,111 (7.7%)

Mississippi vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$79,880
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$2,710/yr
Effective rate: 3.4%
Property Tax Rate
0.7%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
7.0%
State rate (local rates may vary)

First $10,000 exempt. Flat 4.4% on income above $10,000 (rate being reduced to 3% by 2030).

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Accountant in Mississippi

How much does a Accountant take home in Mississippi?

On a national median salary of $79,880, a Accountant in Mississippi takes home approximately $61,872/year ($5,156/month) after federal income tax, Mississippi state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 22.5%.

What is the Mississippi state income tax rate for a Accountant?

On a $79,880 salary, the effective Mississippi state income tax rate is 3.4%, resulting in $2,710 in state taxes annually. Mississippi's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Mississippi compare to other states for Accountants?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Mississippi's 3.4% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Accountant pay in Mississippi?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Mississippi cities. Mississippi's property tax rate is 0.7%, and the state sales tax rate is 7.0%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.