Chef Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$26.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,058/year ($3,671/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 42nd of 51 states for Chef pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 840 Chef jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $54,850 a year — though pay ranges from $30,900 for newcomers to $83,850 at the top.
Chef pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,180 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $54,850 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $76,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $83,850 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 840 Chef jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 35-1011, “Chefs and Head Cooks”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Chef salary of $54,850 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 $44,058 — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
| Gross (median) | $54,850 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,196 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,194 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,058 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,671 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Chef make in Mississippi?
- The median Chef salary in Mississippi is $54,850 per year ($26.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,180 and $76,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Chef in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $54,850, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $44,058 per year ($3,671 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.7%.
- How many Chef jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 840 Chef 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.