How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Atlanta?
$49,380a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.74 an hour or $4,115 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.74
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,490Median: $49,380Highest 10%: $59,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,490 | $20.91 | |
| 25th | $46,580 | $22.39 | |
| Median | $49,380 | $23.74 | |
| 75th | $57,080 | $27.44 | |
| 90th | $59,850 | $28.77 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Albany, GA | $54,010 |
| Augusta, GA | $53,390 |
| Brunswick, GA | $49,590 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,430 |
| Macon, GA | $48,810 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,730 |
| Savannah, GA | $48,450 |
| Valdosta, GA | $48,450 |
| Athens, GA | $47,900 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,800 |
| Dalton, GA | $47,440 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $46,930 |
| Rome, GA | $38,440 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.74 ($49,380 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $49,380 against $58,940 nationally, 16% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $47,520, so Atlanta pays 4% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
193 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,490 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,850 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.