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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives Salary in Mississippi

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Mississippi make a median of $58,470 a year, or about $28.11 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $82K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$58K
Median annual
$28.11/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$82K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $58K get you in Mississippi?

Take-home$3,856/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,140/mo
Rent burden29.6%
COL-adjusted salary$58,470/yr
After rent$2,716/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $42,450, 25th percentile $48,710, median $58,470, 75th percentile $66,290, 90th percentile $81,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$49KMedian$58K75th$66K90th$82K
Bar chart showing First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $42,450, 25th percentile $48,710, median $58,470, 75th percentile $66,290, 90th percentile $81,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level first-line supervisors of police and detectives (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $58K.Top earners bring in $82K or more - a $40K spread from bottom to top.

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First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$163K+54%12,980
New Jersey$144K+36%7,420
Illinois$136K+29%5,550
District of Columbia$135K+27%1,250
Washington$134K+27%2,570
Nevada$134K+26%1,270
Alaska$132K+25%330
Hawaii$129K+22%690
Oregon$124K+17%1,350
New York$123K+16%12,470
Delaware$120K+13%400
Maryland$119K+13%7,550
Connecticut$110K+4%2,130
Texas$110K+4%5,810
Utah$110K+4%1,290

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Frequently asked questions

How much do first-line supervisors of police and detectives make in Mississippi?

The median is $58,470 a year - that works out to about $28.11 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $42,450, and experienced first-line supervisors of police and detectives can clear $81,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $58K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,856/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,140/month (median of metro areas), which eats 29.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary go in Mississippi?

Mississippi has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of police and detectives salary is worth about $58,470 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do first-line supervisors of police and detectives get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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