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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Physician Salary After Tax in Jackson

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MS ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.83

Physician Salary Range

25th Percentile

$190,000

Take-home:

$132,550

$11,046/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$235,000

Take-home:

$161,851

$13,488/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$310,000

Take-home:

$206,230

$17,186/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $235,000

Gross Salary$235,000
Federal Tax(20.2%)โ€“$47,463
MS State Taxโ€“$11,045
Social Securityโ€“$10,918
Medicareโ€“$3,408
Annual Take-Home$161,851
$13,488Monthly
$6,225Bi-Weekly
31.13%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Jackson

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)6.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$900/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,130/mo

COL Index

0.83

Comfortable Rent Max

$3,372/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $13,488 ($161,856/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$6,744

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$4,046

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$2,698

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$80,928

Wants / year

$48,557

Savings / year

$32,371

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Physician salary in Jackson?

The median Physician salary in Jackson (MS) is $235,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $190,000 and the 75th percentile is $310,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Physician in Jackson?

At the median salary of $235,000, a Physician in MS takes home approximately $161,851 per year ($13,488/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 31.13%.

Can a Physician afford rent in Jackson?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Jackson is $900/month. On the median Physician salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 6.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($3,372/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Physician salaries in Jackson?

Jackson has a cost-of-living index of 0.83 (1.00 = national average). Jackson is 17% cheaper than the US average, so the Physician salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.