Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Mississippi
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Mississippi earn a median of $46,140 a year, −39% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −39% ($76,210)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,070
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,230; the top 10% earn over $61,550. Nationally the range is $47,510 to $115,120.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Bailiffs$38,200 median in Mississippi
- Animal Control Workers$34,890 median in Mississippi
- Customs and Border Protection Officers$46,140 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Security Guards$29,180 median in Mississippi
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$58,640 median in Mississippi
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,720 median in Mississippi
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Mississippi
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Mississippi?
The median is $46,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,230 and the top 10% earn over $61,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−39% vs. the national median of $76,210). Living costs are not included.