How much does a correctional officer and jailer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.34
- Average (mean)
- $63,630
- Jobs
- 380,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 | |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 | |
| Median | $58,940 | $28.34 | |
| 75th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $93,220 | $44.82 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $96,370 |
| New Jersey | $94,770 |
| Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| Oregon | $83,690 |
| Washington | $79,460 |
| Illinois | $79,190 |
| New York | $76,820 |
| Nevada | $76,490 |
| Wisconsin | $73,470 |
| Alaska | $71,360 |
| Hawaii | $69,570 |
| Utah | $67,290 |
| Minnesota | $66,040 |
| Delaware | $65,880 |
| Connecticut | $64,750 |
| Maryland | $64,250 |
| Michigan | $64,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| Nebraska | $63,380 |
| Colorado | $62,140 |
| New Hampshire | $61,360 |
| Ohio | $59,370 |
| Kansas | $56,120 |
| Arizona | $54,970 |
| Wyoming | $54,780 |
| Vermont | $53,810 |
| Idaho | $53,580 |
| Iowa | $53,040 |
| South Dakota | $53,040 |
| West Virginia | $52,890 |
| Maine | $52,730 |
| Texas | $52,670 |
| North Dakota | $52,460 |
| Tennessee | $50,940 |
| North Carolina | $50,550 |
| Virginia | $50,140 |
| Florida | $49,710 |
| Montana | $49,180 |
| Indiana | $48,340 |
| New Mexico | $47,940 |
| South Carolina | $47,890 |
| Georgia | $47,520 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| Missouri | $42,620 |
| Kentucky | $42,310 |
| Arkansas | $40,330 |
| Louisiana | $39,850 |
| Mississippi | $38,720 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $109,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $107,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $107,200 |
| Vineland, NJ | $106,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,740 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,730 |
| Fresno, CA | $94,010 |
| New York, NY | $93,220 |
| Worcester, MA | $91,980 |
| Sacramento, CA | $89,730 |
| Boston, MA | $89,060 |
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
In other countries
Correctional Officer and Jailer belongs to the international group "Prison guards".
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- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,210
- Transit and Railroad Police$90,230
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.34 ($58,940 a year).
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make a month?
About $4,912 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,940 a year.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,760 or less a year ($20.56 an hour); the top 10% make $93,220 or more.
Which state pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
California, with a median of $96,370 a year, followed by New Jersey ($94,770) and Massachusetts ($86,310).
Which city pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $132,700 a year.
How many correctional officer and jailers are there in the United States?
About 380,500 people work as correctional officer and jailers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.