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

$53,390a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area. That is $25.67 an hour or $4,449 a month.

Hourly
$25.67
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
150 of 281
Jobs in the area
580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,040Median: $53,390Highest 10%: $73,590
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,040$20.69
25th$47,040$22.62
Median$53,390$25.67
75th$58,430$28.09
90th$73,590$35.38

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Albany, GA$54,010
Brunswick, GA$49,590
Chattanooga, TN$49,430
Atlanta, GA$49,380
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
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Georgia Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Augusta

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,740
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$74,580
Transportation Security Screener$65,170
Detective and Criminal Investigator$64,980
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$61,530
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,390
Firefighter$47,540
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$42,810
Private Detective and Investigator$41,330
Security Guard$33,450
Salaries for every job in Augusta, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area is $25.67 ($53,390 a year).

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

No: $53,390 against $58,940 nationally, 9% less.

How does Augusta compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $47,520, so Augusta pays 12% more.

Where does Augusta rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

150 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,590 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.