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Accountant Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$32.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $54,014/year ($4,501/month) for a single filer
Accountant pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $45,440 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $68,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $120,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,350 Accountant jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 13-2011, “Accountants and Auditors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Accountant salary of $68,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $54,014 — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
| Gross (median) | $68,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,152 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,210 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,724 |
| Take-home (annual) | $54,014 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,501 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Accountant make in Mississippi?
- The median Accountant salary in Mississippi is $68,100 per year ($32.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,550 and $93,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $68,100, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $54,014 per year ($4,501 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.7%.
- How many Accountant jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 7,350 Accountant jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.