How much does a correctional officer make in the Dominican Republic?
This is an estimate of the median gross salary. That is DOP 27,440 a month. estimate
- Equals
- $5,311
- Compared with the median pay in the Dominican Republic
- 1.1 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the Dominican Republic ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $82,770 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $82,450 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $74,470 |
| 78. Moldova estimate | $5,312 |
| 79. Dominican Republic estimate | $5,311 |
| 80. Djibouti estimate | $5,194 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $451 |
Similar jobs
Service and sales workers
- FirefighterDOP 363,900
- Police officerDOP 369,700
- Security guardDOP 275,000
- Aid workerDOP 310,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer make a month in the Dominican Republic?
The median gross salary is DOP 27,440 a month, DOP 329,200 a year.
How much does a correctional officer make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around DOP 288,200 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than DOP 396,400.
Which country pays a correctional officer the most?
Australia, with a median of $68,670 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a correctional officer make more in the Dominican Republic or in United States?
In United States: $61,280 a year against $5,311 in the Dominican Republic, 11.5 times more.
Who makes more, a correctional officer or a firefighter?
A firefighter: DOP 363,900 a year against DOP 329,200 for a correctional officer, 1.1 times more.
Source: International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT), pay by major occupation group, 2025. How we calculate