Current Minimum Wage in Mississippi
Mississippi does not have a state minimum wage law. The federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr applies to covered workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Wage Breakdown
| Pay Period | Gross Pay | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $7.25 | 1 |
| Daily (8 hours) | $58 | 8 |
| Weekly | $290 | 40 |
| Biweekly | $580 | 80 |
| Monthly | $1,257 | ~173 |
| Annual | $15,080 | 2,080 |
Tipped Employee Wage
Tipped workers in Mississippi can be paid a cash wage of $2.13/hr, with the expectation that tips make up the difference to the full $7.25/hr minimum. If tips don't bring total compensation to the minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.
Scheduled Increases
No scheduled increases. Mississippi has no state minimum wage law.
Living Wage vs. Minimum Wage
Federal Poverty Line (single)
$15,060/year
Minimum wage is $20 above poverty line
Estimated Living Wage (MS)
~$14.16/hr
Based on cost of living index (83.3)
Cost of Living Context
Mississippi's cost of living index is 83.3 (national average = 100). This means living in Mississippi is 16.7% cheaper than the national average. The median hourly wage in Mississippi is $16.71/hr, which is 130% above the minimum wage.
Key Facts
No state minimum wage law. Federal rate applies. Lowest cost of living in the nation helps offset low wages.
How This Compares
| Metric | MS | Federal | Highest (WA) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Wage | $7.25 | $7.25 | $16.66 |
| Tipped Wage | $2.13 | $2.13 | $16.66 |
| Annual (FT) | $15,080 | $15,080 | $34,653 |
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