How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Jackson?
$49,160a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $23.63 an hour or $4,097 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.63
- Vs. national median
- -35%
- Rank among cities
- 359 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,950Median: $49,160Highest 10%: $63,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 25th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| Median | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| 75th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $63,770 | $30.66 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Gulfport, MS | $48,050 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $44,080 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $23.63 ($49,160 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $49,160 against $76,210 nationally, 35% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $46,140, so Jackson pays 7% more.
Where does Jackson rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
359 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,770 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.