Southaven Minimum Wage 2026 (MS)
Last updated: · Part of Mississippi
Southaven, MS · Minimum Wage 2026
Follows the Mississippi state rate
Southaven Minimum Wage vs. Mississippi
| Jurisdiction | Minimum Wage | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Southaven | $7.25/hr | — |
| Mississippi (state rate) | $7.25/hr | Same as state rate |
Does Southaven Have Its Own Minimum Wage?
A city or county minimum wage ordinance sets a higher local wage floor than the state minimum, and employers within that jurisdiction must pay the higher local rate.
No. Southaven does not have its own minimum wage ordinance , and Mississippi state law preempts cities from setting a local rate. Employers in Southaven must pay at least the Mississippi state minimum wage of $7.25/hr. Follows Mississippi's federal-minimum wage rate; state law preempts local minimum wage ordinances.
Southaven Wage Calculator
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum wage in Southaven is $7.25 per hour, the same as the Mississippi state minimum wage, since Southaven does not set its own local rate.
No. Southaven follows the Mississippi state minimum wage of $7.25/hr rather than setting its own rate. Mississippi state law blocks cities from setting a higher local rate.
Southaven follows the same $7.25/hr rate as the rest of Mississippi. There is no separate, higher local minimum wage in Southaven.