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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Auburn?

$45,170a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area. That is $21.72 an hour or $3,764 a month.

Hourly
$21.72
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
241 of 281
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,860Median: $45,170Highest 10%: $54,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$33,860$16.28
25th$45,170$21.72
Median$45,170$21.72
75th$45,170$21.72
90th$54,560$26.23

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Mobile, AL$64,690
Birmingham, AL$57,570
Montgomery, AL$55,360
Tuscaloosa, AL$50,230
Dothan, AL$45,900
Huntsville, AL$44,800
Daphne, AL$43,490
Decatur, AL$38,770
Florence, AL$35,900
Anniston, AL$34,280
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Alabama Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Auburn

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$77,960
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$62,810
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,230
Firefighter$44,400
Security Guard$34,840
Salaries for every job in Auburn, AL

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Auburn?

The median hourly pay in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area is $21.72 ($45,170 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Auburn than the national average?

No: $45,170 against $58,940 nationally, 23% less.

How does Auburn compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $46,660, so Auburn pays 3% less.

Where does Auburn rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

241 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Auburn?

The lowest-paid 10% make $33,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,560 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.