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HR Manager Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$51.01 per hour · take-home ≈ $79,227/year ($6,602/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks last (51st of 51) for HR Manager pay, with a median about 29% below the national average. Of the 720 HR Manager jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $106,100 a year — though pay ranges from $73,320 for newcomers to $193,370 at the top.
HR Manager pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $85,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $106,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $145,010 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $193,370 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 720 HR Manager jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 11-3121, “Human Resources Managers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median HR Manager salary of $106,100 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 $79,227 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $106,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,117 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$4,244 |
| Take-home (annual) | $79,227 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,602 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Manager make in Mississippi?
- The median HR Manager salary in Mississippi is $106,100 per year ($51.01 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $85,960 and $145,010.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Manager in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $106,100, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $79,227 per year ($6,602 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many HR Manager jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 720 HR Manager 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.