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Police Officer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$22.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,408/year ($3,117/month) for a single filer
Police Officer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,230 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,140 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $61,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,070 Police Officer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 33-3051, “Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Police Officer salary of $46,140 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 $37,408 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $46,140 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,357 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,530 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,846 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,408 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,117 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Mississippi paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Police Officer make in Mississippi?
- The median Police Officer salary in Mississippi is $46,140 per year ($22.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,270 and $54,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $46,140, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $37,408 per year ($3,117 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Police Officer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 8,070 Police 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.