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Bartender Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$13.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $23,799/year ($1,983/month) for a single filer
Bartender pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $15,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $18,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $48,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,770 Bartender jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 35-3011, “Bartenders”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Bartender salary of $28,320 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 $23,799 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $28,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,222 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,166 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,133 |
| Take-home (annual) | $23,799 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,983 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Bartender make in Mississippi?
- The median Bartender salary in Mississippi is $28,320 per year ($13.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $18,650 and $48,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Bartender in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $28,320, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $23,799 per year ($1,983 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Bartender jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 2,770 Bartender 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.