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Fast Food Worker Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$10.87 per hour · take-home ≈ $19,325/year ($1,610/month) for a single filer
Fast Food Worker pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,530 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,340 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $22,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $26,680 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $29,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 31,220 Fast Food Worker jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 35-3023, “Fast Food and Counter Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Fast Food Worker salary of $22,610 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 $19,325 — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
| Gross (median) | $22,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$1,730 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$904 |
| Take-home (annual) | $19,325 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $1,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Fast Food Worker make in Mississippi?
- The median Fast Food Worker salary in Mississippi is $22,610 per year ($10.87 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,340 and $26,680.
- What is the take-home pay for a Fast Food Worker in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $22,610, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $19,325 per year ($1,610 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.5%.
- How many Fast Food Worker jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 31,220 Fast Food Worker 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.