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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Police Officer Salary After Tax in Jackson

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท MS ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.83

Police Officer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$52,000

Take-home:

$41,376

$3,448/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$67,000

Take-home:

$52,371

$4,364/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$85,000

Take-home:

$64,188

$5,349/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $67,000

Gross Salary$67,000
Federal Tax(9.5%)โ€“$6,354
MS State Taxโ€“$3,149
Social Securityโ€“$4,154
Medicareโ€“$972
Annual Take-Home$52,371
$4,364Monthly
$2,014Bi-Weekly
21.83%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Jackson

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)20.6% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$900/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,130/mo

COL Index

0.83

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,091/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $4,364 ($52,368/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$2,182

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,309

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$873

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$26,184

Wants / year

$15,710

Savings / year

$10,474

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Police Officer salary in Jackson?

The median Police Officer salary in Jackson (MS) is $67,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $52,000 and the 75th percentile is $85,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Police Officer in Jackson?

At the median salary of $67,000, a Police Officer in MS takes home approximately $52,371 per year ($4,364/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 21.83%.

Can a Police Officer afford rent in Jackson?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Jackson is $900/month. On the median Police Officer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 20.6%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,091/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Police Officer salaries in Jackson?

Jackson has a cost-of-living index of 0.83 (1.00 = national average). Jackson is 17% cheaper than the US average, so the Police Officer salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.