Quick Scoop: Mississippi does not have its own state minimum wage, so most workers are covered by the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. For tipped employees, the federal tipped cash wage is typically $2.13 per hour , as long as tips bring total earnings up to at least $7.25 per hour.

What that means

  • Standard minimum wage: $7.25 per hour.
  • Tipped wage: $2.13 per hour, with the employer making up any shortfall to reach $7.25 total.
  • No higher state minimum wage: Mississippi follows the federal rate rather than setting its own higher one.

Extra note

Mississippi’s minimum wage has not been increased since 2009 , so its buying power has fallen over time.

Item| Mississippi
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Standard minimum wage| $7.25/hour 14
Tipped cash wage| $2.13/hour 39
State minimum wage law| No separate state minimum wage 110

If you want, I can also check whether a specific job in Mississippi is exempt or paid differently.