verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$46,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.18/hr
▼ 39% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
8,070
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$53,063 #51 of 51

Police Officer pay in Mississippi, explained

Police officers in Mississippi earn a median of $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour), which is 39% below the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $33,230, while the most experienced police officers reach about $61,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $46,140 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $46,140 is worth about $53,063 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #51 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$33,230
$15.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,140
$22.18/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$61,550
$29.59/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $46,140 $53,063
Tennessee $59,280 $64,526 −$13,140
Alabama $51,270 $57,722 −$5,130
Louisiana $48,380 $54,848 −$2,240
Arkansas $47,670 $54,833 −$1,530

Police Officer in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Mississippi?

Police officers in Mississippi earn a median of $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay police officers well?

At $46,140, Mississippi pays 39% below the national median for police officers. An estimated 8,070 work in the state.

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