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

$64,250a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.

Hourly
$30.89
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
71 of 281
Jobs in the area
3,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,100Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $77,250
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$53,100$25.53
25th$59,700$28.70
Median$64,250$30.89
75th$65,450$31.47
90th$77,250$37.14

Other cities in Maryland

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Washington, DC$70,570
Philadelphia, PA$67,200
Hagerstown, MD$64,250
Salisbury, MD$64,250
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Maryland Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Baltimore

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$128,400
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$124,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$110,100
Fire Inspector and Investigator$98,730
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$79,150
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,530
Firefighter$73,810
Transportation Security Screener$72,240
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,770
Bailiff$59,470
Salaries for every job in Baltimore, MD

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).

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

Yes: $64,250 against $58,940 nationally, 9% more.

How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?

The median in Maryland is $64,250, so Baltimore pays 0% more.

Where does Baltimore rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

71 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $53,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,250 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.