How much does a compensation make in Jackson?
$49,490a year
Median yearly pay for compensations in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $23.79 an hour or $4,124 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.79
- Vs. national median
- -37%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 233
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,840Median: $49,490Highest 10%: $82,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 25th | $40,140 | $19.30 | |
| Median | $49,490 | $23.79 | |
| 75th | $75,440 | $36.27 | |
| 90th | $82,250 | $39.54 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for compensations.
| Memphis, TN | $76,630 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Financial Risk Specialist | $93,400 |
| Financial and Investment Analyst | $86,890 |
| Financial Examiner | $85,430 |
| Personal Financial Advisor | $81,860 |
| Labor Relations Specialist | $80,100 |
| Project Management Specialist | $78,150 |
| Business Operations Specialist | $77,560 |
| Credit Analyst | $75,750 |
| Financial Specialist | $75,360 |
| Cost Estimator | $75,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a compensation make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $23.79 ($49,490 a year).
Do compensations make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $49,490 against $78,210 nationally, 37% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $51,670, so Jackson pays 4% less.
Where does Jackson rank for compensation pay?
228 of 233 metro areas with data.
How much does a compensation make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,250 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.