How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Birmingham?
$57,570a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $27.68 an hour or $4,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.68
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 115 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,910Median: $57,570Highest 10%: $75,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 25th | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| Median | $57,570 | $27.68 | |
| 75th | $65,720 | $31.60 | |
| 90th | $75,380 | $36.24 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Mobile, AL | $64,690 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,360 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,230 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,900 |
| Auburn, AL | $45,170 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,490 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,770 |
| Florence, AL | $35,900 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,280 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $27.68 ($57,570 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Birmingham than the national average?
No: $57,570 against $58,940 nationally, 2% less.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,660, so Birmingham pays 23% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
115 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,380 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.