Sources: Mississippi State Personnel Board, Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Mississippi state pay plan Sourced
Published rates for each class, lowest first, effective July 1, 2026. These are the ranges Mississippi sets for its own state employees; cities, counties and school districts have their own pay plans.
| Class and grade | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Procurement Officer I Class 9047 · class description Grade MS09 | $36,624 – $64,364 a year |
| Procurement Officer II Class 9048 · class description Grade MS11 | $43,509 – $76,465 a year |
Schedule: Mississippi General Pay Plan (FY 2027). Rates are as the plan publishes them; "a year" figures are conversions. Classes are matched to this job by their titles.
Source: Mississippi State Personnel Board, Mississippi Variable Compensation Plan FY 2027 and MSPB Career Catalog. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Mississippi, all employers Sourced
Buyers and Purchasing Agents (SOC 13-1020) in Mississippi, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | MS |
|---|---|
| Workers | 2,240 |
| 10th percentile | $43,370 |
| Median | $71,850 |
| 90th percentile | $117,960 |
| National median, government employers | $89,920 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in Mississippi
State employees
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERS Hybrid Retirement Plan - Tier 5 Tier 5 (Hybrid Retirement Plan, House Bill 1) | 1% | any age with 30 years of creditable service | 9% | Not stated |
Local employees
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERS Hybrid Retirement Plan - Tier 5 Tier 5 (Hybrid Retirement Plan, House Bill 1) | 1% | any age with 30 years of creditable service | 9% | Not stated |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the Mississippi pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Free practice tests for Mississippi
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- CON 3990V Contracting Certification ExamEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
- Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) ProfessionalEntrance or licensing exam · free on Open Exam Prep
Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
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