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How much do consumer protection jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for consumer protection in the United States is $46,539.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $32,000.00 and $60,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a consumer protection?

A Consumer Protection job involves enforcing laws and regulations to safeguard consumers from unfair, deceptive, or fraudulent business practices. Professionals in this field investigate complaints, educate consumers about their rights, and ensure businesses comply with consumer protection laws. They may work for government agencies, nonprofits, or private organizations. Their goal is to promote fair trade, transparency, and ethical business practices to protect consumers from harm.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a consumer protection professional?

Consumer Protection professionals typically investigate consumer complaints, analyze potential violations of consumer laws, and communicate with businesses and the public to resolve disputes. Their day often includes reviewing documents, conducting interviews, preparing reports or recommendations, and sometimes providing educational outreach to prevent future issues. Collaboration with legal teams, government agencies, and sometimes advocacy groups is common to ensure thorough investigations and fair outcomes. This role is essential for safeguarding consumer interests and maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the consumer protection position, and why are they important?

To excel in Consumer Protection, a candidate should have strong analytical skills, knowledge of relevant consumer laws and regulations, and typically a degree in law, public policy, or a related field. Familiarity with case management systems, legal research databases, and reporting tools like Microsoft Office is often required. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities help professionals advocate effectively for consumers and navigate complex scenarios. These skills are crucial for ensuring that consumer rights are upheld and violations are addressed efficiently within regulatory frameworks.

How do you become a consumer protection professional?

To become a consumer protection professional, typically a bachelor's degree in law, public policy, or a related field is required. Relevant skills include knowledge of consumer rights, regulatory laws, and strong communication abilities; some roles may also require certification or experience in legal or regulatory environments.
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Infographic showing various Consumer Protection job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 24% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $46,539 per year, or $22.4 per hour.

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Key responsibilities

  • Assist in enforcing state and federal rules and regulations related to food safety, measuring devices, and commerce.

  • Conduct sample collection and testing, and assist in investigating violations and securing information.

  • Maintain reports, prepare documentation, and support enforcement and prosecution of regulatory noncompliance issues.


Job description

LinkedIn applications will not qualify you for the position.

Please go to the MS State Personnel Job Board to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mississippi/jobs/5460540/consumer-protection-specialist-i


About the Agency


The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce's (Department) mission is to support and apply necessary regulations to agricultural-related businesses within the state and to promote Mississippi's products throughout both the state and the rest of the world for the benefit of Mississippi citizens. The Department is dedicated to promoting and heightening the public's awareness of Mississippi's agricultural history, agricultural commodities, and the farmers and ranchers who produce them through participation in trade shows, conferences, and various other community and agricultural-related organizations. Through its various bureaus, the Department seeks to protect the health and economic welfare in conjunction with the agricultural and horticultural interests of Mississippi. These activities include registering pesticides, feeds, seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments, as well as, permitting all pest control operators throughout the state. The Department conducts inspections of producers, grocery stores, meat establishments, fuel stations, and other commercial operations to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, including, without limitation, food safety and the certification of weighing and measuring devices used in commerce. To contact the MDAC, please call 601-359-1144.


What you'll need to be Successful


Successful candidates are team players, have a good attitude, are ready and willing to learn and grow, understand strong attention to detail, strong communication skills, good data processing skills, and excellent organizational skills. Applicants must be able to meet the following: exert force equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds; Applicants must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license in order to operate a state vehicle. This position is located at slaughter and processing plants between Panola and Clay Counties. You will need to be able to handle the conditions associated with slaughtering and processing of animals.


About the Position


This position is in the Meat Inspection Division of the Department and could require 4 weeks of USDA-FSIS Inspection Methods training, which can be virtual or in person out of state. The Bureau of Regulatory Services is seeking qualified persons to fill the position of Consumer Protection Specialist I. This is a first-level professional position in inspection and enforcement work in statewide commerce, including scales and measuring devices used in trade and commerce, food safety, and fuel quality. Incumbents are responsible for assisting in enforcing state and federal (USDA, EPA, and FDA) rules and regulations and following model laws and guidelines. The work consists of sample collecting and testing, assisting in investigating violations, securing information, maintaining reports, preparing, and dealing with emergency management noncompliance issues, and assisting in prosecution and enforcement of regulations. This position also requires a drug screen and background check.


Applicants must be able to meet the following: exert force equivalent to lifting up to 50 pounds; the ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye; the ability to give and receive information through speaking and listening skills; possess the ability to use the sense of smell to recognize and distinguish odors; and the ability to taste to recognize and distinguish flavors. Applicants are regularly required to stand and walk, use hands and fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms; required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or bend. Applicants must possess a valid driverโ€™s license.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.


Please direct any questions to Dr. Nicole Hodges at nicoleh@mdac.ms.gov.