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Information Security Analyst Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$42.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,012/year ($5,584/month) for a single filer
Mississippi ranks 47th of 50 states for Information Security Analyst pay, with a median about 31% below the national average. Of the 480 Information Security Analyst jobs BLS counts in Mississippi, the typical worker earns $87,690 a year — though pay ranges from $51,170 for newcomers to $138,900 at the top.
Information Security Analyst pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $51,170 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,940 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,690 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $138,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 480 Information Security Analyst jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 15-1212, “Information Security Analysts”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Information Security Analyst salary of $87,690 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 $67,012 — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
| Gross (median) | $87,690 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,462 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,708 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$3,508 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,012 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,584 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Information Security Analyst make in Mississippi?
- The median Information Security Analyst salary in Mississippi is $87,690 per year ($42.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,940 and $108,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Information Security Analyst in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $87,690, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $67,012 per year ($5,584 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.6%.
- How many Information Security Analyst jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 480 Information Security Analyst 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.