How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Anchorage?
$68,850a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Anchorage, AK metro area. That is $33.10 an hour or $5,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.10
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,340Median: $68,850Highest 10%: $85,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 25th | $64,440 | $30.98 | |
| Median | $68,850 | $33.10 | |
| 75th | $79,560 | $38.25 | |
| 90th | $85,630 | $41.17 |
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Salaries for every job in Anchorage, AKFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Anchorage?
The median hourly pay in the Anchorage, AK metro area is $33.10 ($68,850 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Anchorage than the national average?
Yes: $68,850 against $58,940 nationally, 17% more.
How does Anchorage compare with the rest of Alaska?
The median in Alaska is $71,360, so Anchorage pays 4% less.
Where does Anchorage rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
53 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Anchorage?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,630 or more.
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.