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Cashier Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$12.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $22,287/year ($1,857/month) for a single filer
Cashier pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $20,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,550 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $26,390 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $29,920 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $33,750 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 30,490 Cashier jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 41-2011, “Cashiers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Cashier salary of $26,390 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 $22,287 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $26,390 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,029 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,019 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,056 |
| Take-home (annual) | $22,287 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,857 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cashier make in Mississippi?
- The median Cashier salary in Mississippi is $26,390 per year ($12.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,550 and $29,920.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cashier in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $26,390, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $22,287 per year ($1,857 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Cashier jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 30,490 Cashier 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.