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Delivery Driver Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,300/year ($2,608/month) for a single filer
Delivery Driver pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $25,880 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $31,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,120 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $90,840 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,030 Delivery Driver jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 53-3033, “Light Truck Drivers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Delivery Driver salary of $38,140 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 $31,300 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $38,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,397 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,918 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,526 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,300 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,608 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Delivery Driver make in Mississippi?
- The median Delivery Driver salary in Mississippi is $38,140 per year ($18.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $31,120 and $52,120.
- What is the take-home pay for a Delivery Driver in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $38,140, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $31,300 per year ($2,608 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Delivery Driver jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 7,030 Delivery Driver 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.