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HR Specialist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$28.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,219/year ($4,018/month) for a single filer
HR Specialist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $60,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $83,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,950 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,850 HR Specialist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 13-1071, “Human Resources Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median HR Specialist salary of $60,300 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 $48,219 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $60,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,056 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,613 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,412 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,219 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,018 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a HR Specialist make in Mississippi?
- The median HR Specialist salary in Mississippi is $60,300 per year ($28.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,290 and $83,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a HR Specialist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $60,300, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $48,219 per year ($4,018 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many HR Specialist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 4,850 HR Specialist 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.