Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in Mississippi, all employers Sourced
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (SOC 21-1092) in Mississippi, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | MS |
|---|---|
| Workers | 150 |
| 10th percentile | $28,640 |
| Median | $34,110 |
| 90th percentile | $50,730 |
| National median, government employers | $67,120 |
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: the general plan
| 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: Local police and firefighters
| 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; where a general plan is shown, some police and fire employers run their own safety plans. 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.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Probation Officer page.
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