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Correctional Officer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$18.62 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,743/year ($2,645/month) for a single filer
Correctional Officer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,540 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,040 Correctional Officer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 33-3012, “Correctional Officers and Jailers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Correctional Officer salary of $38,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,743 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $38,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,466 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,962 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,549 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,743 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,645 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Correctional Officer make in Mississippi?
- The median Correctional Officer salary in Mississippi is $38,720 per year ($18.62 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,730 and $44,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Correctional Officer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $38,720, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $31,743 per year ($2,645 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Correctional Officer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 4,040 Correctional Officer jobs in Mississippi in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Mississippi state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Mississippi.