Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Mississippi
In Mississippi, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $22.18 an hour ($46,140 a year). About 8,070 people work in this job there.
That is 39% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Mississippi ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Mississippi
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.98 | $33,230 |
| 25% of workers | $17.92 | $37,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.18 | $46,140 |
| 75% of workers | $26.18 | $54,450 |
| 90% of workers | $29.59 | $61,550 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Mississippi metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $49,160 | 1,620 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi | $48,050 | 1,000 |
| Hattiesburg | $44,080 | 440 |
Mississippi unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Mississippi
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $29,180 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $38,720 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $59,860 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $58,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $43,410 |
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