How much does a Accountant make in Mississippi?

BLS puts the average Accountant pay in Mississippi at $77,680 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Mississippi, after federal taxes, FICA, and Mississippi state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $61,103 annually ($5,092/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Accountant in Mississippi?

On a $77,680 salary in Mississippi, your take-home pay is approximately $61,103/year or $5,092/month. Federal tax: $8,260. State tax: $2,375. FICA: $5,943.

Is $77,680 a good Accountant salary?

$77,680 is the BLS average Accountant pay in Mississippi, 18% below the US average of $94,750 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Mississippi earn between $57,550 and $93,640.

How do Mississippi taxes affect Accountant salaries?

Mississippi levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $77,680 is $2,375. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Accountants?

In Mississippi, the top 10% earn over $120,290 and the bottom 10% under $45,440 (BLS, May 2025). 4% growth through 2032 (about as fast as average). Related roles include: CPA, Tax Accountant, Financial Analyst, Auditor.

How can a Accountant in Mississippi reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Accountant Salary in Mississippi (2026)

Average Accountant pay in Mississippi

$77,680/year

≈ $37/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $57,550–$93,640

US average: $94,750

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$61,103/year

$5,092/month · effective tax rate 21.34%

Federal $8,260
State $2,375
FICA $5,943
Take-home

Pay by role in Mississippi

Senior CPA / Audit Manager (HORNE / CRI / BKD)$92,000–$142,000
Senior Tax Manager (HORNE / CRI / Big 4 Jackson)$98,000–$155,000
Senior Corporate Controller (Ingalls / Cal-Maine)$125,000–$195,000
Senior Forensic / Litigation Accountant$98,000–$155,000
Senior Public / Government Accountant$72,000–$112,000
Senior Hospitality / Gaming Accountant$92,000–$145,000

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See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$61,103
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$5,092
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$2,350
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$29/hr
Federal Tax	$8,260
State Tax	$2,375
FICA Taxes	$5,943
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.34%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Accountants earn the same — not even close

Mississippi's accounting market is anchored by HORNE LLP HQ Ridgeland (the largest MS-HQ'd CPA + advisory firm with substantial multi-state Gulf Coast presence + post-Katrina disaster recovery + healthcare advisory specialty), Carr Riggs & Ingram CRI Enterprise (multi-state Gulf Coast CPA firm with substantial MS practices), BKD Jackson (FORVIS/MAZARS legacy), Big 4 Jackson presence (Deloitte + PwC + EY + KPMG MS practices smaller than NOLA + Atlanta + Memphis), Trustmark + Hancock Whitney + Cal-Maine + C Spire + Ingalls Shipbuilding corporate accounting, UMMC + North MS Health + Memorial Hospital Gulfport healthcare accounting, plus MSU + Ole Miss + USM + Jackson State CPA pipelines feeding into MS Department of Revenue + MS State Auditor + parish + municipal government accounting.

Senior CPA / Audit Manager (HORNE / CRI / BKD)

$92,000–$142,000

Senior IC at MS regional CPA firms + Big 4 Jackson · audit + assurance · CPA + relevant experience

Senior Tax Manager (HORNE / CRI / Big 4 Jackson)

$98,000–$155,000

Federal + MS state + MS franchise tax + sales tax + DoD contracts tax · CPA + JD/MST premium

Senior Corporate Controller (Ingalls / Cal-Maine)

$125,000–$195,000

Ingalls + Cal-Maine + C Spire + Trustmark · corporate controller + GAAP + SOX + revenue recognition

Senior Forensic / Litigation Accountant

$98,000–$155,000

HORNE LLP forensic + Big 4 Jackson + post-Katrina insurance + DoD fraud + estate litigation

Senior Public / Government Accountant

$72,000–$112,000

MS Department of Revenue + MS State Auditor + MS Legislative PEER + city + county + school district

Senior Hospitality / Gaming Accountant

$92,000–$145,000

Beau Rivage MGM + Hard Rock + IP + Golden Nugget Biloxi + Horseshoe Tunica · MS gaming finance

Senior DoD / Federal Contract Accountant

$98,000–$155,000

Ingalls Shipbuilding · DoD shipbuilding contract accounting + CAS + DCAA · cleared premium

Mid-Level Accountant (3-6 yrs)

$58,000–$85,000

Functional IC at MS CPA firms + corporate · CPA candidate · transitioning to senior band

Junior Accountant / Auditor (0-3 yrs)

$48,000–$65,000

MSU Adkerson + Ole Miss Patterson + USM + MS College + Jackson State pipeline · entry band

Senior Tax / Accounting Partner

$165,000–$345,000+

Partner at HORNE LLP + CRI + BKD Jackson + Big 4 Jackson · book of business + tenure

Worth knowing: The 2025 MS tax reform (HB 1 of 2025 "Build Up Mississippi Act") created substantial MS-specific accounting work most national surveys understate. HB 1 of 2025 builds on the 2022 HB 531 flat-tax reform locking the MS individual income tax flat 4.0% rate for 2026 + phasing the rate down to 3.5% by 2027 + further phasing to 0% by 2037 contingent on revenue triggers + restructuring MS franchise tax + sales tax + grocery tax provisions making MS one of the most aggressive recent US individual income tax phase-out programs. Senior MS tax managers at HORNE LLP + Carr Riggs Ingram + BKD Jackson + Big 4 Jackson clear $98-155K working substantial multi-year MS + multi-state filings adjusting for the reform package. HORNE LLP HQ Ridgeland (founded 1962 + the largest MS-HQ'd CPA + advisory firm, ~2,000 professionals across MS + AL + LA + TX + TN + the country's top-20 US CPA firm by some measures with substantial post-Hurricane Katrina disaster recovery + government services + healthcare advisory specialty) operates substantial MS + Gulf Coast tax + assurance + advisory practice. Carr Riggs Ingram CRI (multi-state Gulf Coast CPA firm with HQ Enterprise AL + substantial MS practices) supports substantial MS commercial + government CPA work. Ingalls Shipbuilding Pascagoula operates substantial DoD shipbuilding contract accounting + Cost Accounting Standards + DCAA audit support + EVMS earned value supporting US Navy DDG + LPD + LHA + NSC programs at $98-155K senior cleared level. The MS gaming industry (Biloxi-Gulfport Coast 12+ casinos + Tunica 9 casinos) supports substantial MS gaming accounting + AML + Title 31 compliance work. MS flat 4.0% by 2026 + MS personal exemption $6,000 single + no state estate tax + MS RTW since 1954 + MS retirement income FULL EXEMPTION at any age anchor the MS accountant proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Accountants in Mississippi and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Mississippi 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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