How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Mississippi?
$46,140a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Mississippi. That is $22.18 an hour or $3,845 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.18
- Vs. national median
- -39%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,230Median: $46,140Highest 10%: $61,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,230 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $37,270 | $17.92 | |
| Median | $46,140 | $22.18 | |
| 75th | $54,450 | $26.18 | |
| 90th | $61,550 | $29.59 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,160 |
| Gulfport, MS | $48,050 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $44,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 48. Alabama | $51,270 |
| 49. Louisiana | $48,380 |
| 50. Arkansas | $47,670 |
| 51. Mississippi | $46,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $22.18 ($46,140 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $46,140 against $76,210 nationally, 39% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $75,410 a year.
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.