How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Alabama?
$46,660a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Alabama. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $46,660Highest 10%: $74,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $46,660 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $64,140 | $30.84 | |
| 90th | $74,290 | $35.72 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Mobile, AL | $64,690 |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,570 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,360 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,230 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,900 |
| Auburn, AL | $45,170 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,490 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,770 |
| Florence, AL | $35,900 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $47,890 |
| 42. Georgia | $47,520 |
| 43. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
| 46. Kentucky | $42,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $22.43 ($46,660 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $46,660 against $58,940 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Alabama rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Alabama ranks 43 of 49 states.
Which city in Alabama pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Mobile, AL, with a median of $64,690 a year.
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.