Mississippi judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Mississippi charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | — | No fixed statutory rate |
| Prejudgment interest | 8% | Discretionary |
Post-judgment interest — case by case
Mississippi does not set a single fixed statutory post-judgment rate; interest on a judgment is determined case by case rather than by a uniform default. See the methodology for how this is handled, and the prejudgment rate below.
Prejudgment interest
Mississippi's prejudgment interest rate is 8% per year (discretionary). In Mississippi, prejudgment interest is discretionary: a court may award it, and when it does the rate is 8% per year under Miss. Code Ann. § 75-17-7. Prejudgment interest is allowed ONLY on liquidated / reasonably ascertainable amounts.
→ Full Mississippi prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
Frequently asked
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Mississippi?
Mississippi's prejudgment interest rate is 8% per year (discretionary). Prejudgment interest is allowed ONLY on liquidated / reasonably ascertainable amounts.
Is Mississippi judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Mississippi prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.