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IT Support Specialist Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$25.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,058/year ($3,505/month) for a single filer
IT Support Specialist pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,220 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,740 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $82,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,830 IT Support Specialist jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 15-1232, “Computer User Support Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median IT Support Specialist salary of $52,230 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 $42,058 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $52,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,088 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,996 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$2,089 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,058 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,505 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a IT Support Specialist make in Mississippi?
- The median IT Support Specialist salary in Mississippi is $52,230 per year ($25.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,830 and $64,740.
- What is the take-home pay for a IT Support Specialist in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $52,230, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $42,058 per year ($3,505 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many IT Support Specialist jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 3,830 IT Support 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.